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Risk of esophageal cancer in achalasia cardia: A meta‐analysis

JGH Open, 2019
Introduction The association between cancer of the esophagus and achalasia has long been recognized. However, it has also been recognized that cancers themselves can give rise to achalasia‐like syndromes. The risk of developing cancer is also a factor in
Clare L Gillies, Affifa Farrukh, Keith R Abrams, John F Mayberry   +3 more
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Plasma levels of TNF-α, IL-6, IFN-γ, IL-12, IL-17, IL-22, and IL-23 in achalasia, eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

BMC Gastroenterology, 2019
An elevation of serum inflammatory biomarkers in achalasia patients compared with controls recently was demonstrated. It has not been determined whether the elevation of inflammatory cytokines is unique to achalasia or occurs with other diseases ...
Steven Clayton, Elliot Cauble, Ambuj Kumar, Nirav Patil, Dennis Ledford, Narasaiah Kolliputi, Maria F. Lopes-Virella, Donald Castell, Joel Richter   +8 more
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Current Status of Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy [PDF]

Clinical Endoscopy, 2018
Peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) has been established as an optional treatment for achalasia. POEM is an endoluminal procedure that involves dissection of esophageal muscle fibers followed by submucosal tunneling.
Young Kwan Cho, Seong Hwan Kim
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Inter- and intra-rater reliability of the Chicago Classification in pe-diatric high-resolution esophageal manometry recordings [PDF]

, 2014
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Abu-Assi, Rammy, Benninga, Marc Alexander, Heijting, I E, Hoekman, Daniel Robin, Kritas, Stamatiki, Kuizenga-Wessel, Sophie, Nurko, Samuel J, Omari, Taher, Rosen, Rachel L, Seiboth, Grace, Singendonk, Maartje M J, Smits, Marije, van Wijk, Michiel P, Wijenborg, Pim W   +13 more
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Proteomic Identification of Proteins Suggestive of Immune-Mediated Response or Neuronal Degeneration in Serum of Achalasia Patients

Gut and Liver, 2013
Background/AimsThe primary pathophysiologic abnormality in achalasia is known to be a loss of inhibitory myenteric ganglion cells, which may result from an immune-mediated response or neuronal degeneration.
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Achalasia Cardia: Balloon, Tunnel, or Knife?

Journal of Digestive Endoscopy, 2022
Achalasia cardia is a rare esophageal motility disorder characterized by impaired relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter during swallowing and aperistalsis of the esophageal smooth muscles.
Amit Maydeo
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Carcinoma of Esophagus

Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Carcinoma of esophagus is one of the most common cancer worldwide, but its epidemiology is changing. Squamous cell carcinoma is declining in the East, but adenocarcinoma is rising in the West, probably related to the pandemic of obesity and changing lifestyle.
Joseph Sung, Dongxin Lin, Rebecca Fitzgerald, Prateek Sharma, Simon Law, David Ilson   +5 more
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Quality Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand: A Joint Position Statement

Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Quality standards for upper gastrointestinal (UGI) endoscopy are required to identify key quality indicators that are relevant to Australasian endoscopic practice and local patient populations. Such standards will promote equitable access to high‐quality UGI endoscopy for appropriate indications across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand.
Linda S. Yang, Abir Halder, Bronte A. Holt, Benedict Devereaux, Matthew Remedios, Neil Merrett, Marianne Lill, Zoe Raos, Malcolm Arnold, Nicholas G. Burgess, Sneha John, Krish Ragunath   +11 more
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Ten Initial Cases of Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy for Treatment of Esophageal Motility Disorders at Okayama University Hospital [PDF]

, 2018
Peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) for treatment of esophageal motility disorders has recently been reported to be highly effective and less invasive than other treatment.
Harada, Keita, Hiraoka, Sakiko, Inokuchi, Toshihiro, Kato, Ryo, Okada, Hiroyuki, Sugihara, Yuusaku, Takahara, Masahiro, Takashima, Shiho, Takei, Daisuke, Yamasaki, Yasushi, Yamauchi, Kenji   +10 more
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Surgical Treatment for Achalasia of the Esophagus: Laparoscopic Heller Myotomy

Gastroenterology Research and Practice, 2013
Achalasia is an esophageal motility disorder that leads to dysphagia, chest pain, and weight loss. Its diagnosis is clinically suspected and is confirmed with esophageal manometry.
Gonzalo Torres-Villalobos, Luis Alfonso Martin-del-Campo   +1 more
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