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JGH OpenBackground Achalasia, characterized by impaired esophageal motility, presents a challenge in diagnosis and management. Emerging evidence suggests a potential association between achalasia and thyroid disorders (TD).
Alireza Mehrban +7 more
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ANZ Journal of Surgery, Volume 96, Issue 4, Page 999-1004, April 2026.ABSTRACT Background Upper gastrointestinal tract anastomotic leaks are associated with increased morbidity and mortality, especially in the 30‐day post‐operative period. Techniques to reduce tension at the anastomotic site have been postulated to reduce leak rates.
Ryan Teh +6 more
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Successful esophageal bypass surgery in a patient with a large tracheoesophageal fistula following endotracheal stenting and chemoradiotherapy for advanced esophageal cancer: case report [PDF]
, 2012 A 63-year-old man with esophageal achalasia for more than 20 years complained of respiratory distress. He was admitted as an emergency to the referral hospital three months previously.
Chiyo Furushou +9 more
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Serosal patch of the gastroesophageal junction: an experimental study in dogs [PDF]
, 1998 Thirty two dogs were operated on in order to evaluate the mucosal regeneration of the serosal patch at the gastroesophageal junction. The operation began with a cardiotomy involving one centimeter of the esophagus and two centimeters of the stomach ...
Goldenberg, Saul +2 more
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Combined endoscopic approaches to the cardiac sphincter achalasia treatment
Zaporožskij Medicinskij Žurnal, 2015 Aim. To assess combined endoscopic approaches to the cardiac sphincter achalasia treatment. Results. There are preliminary results of treatment and methods of carrying out of combined endoscopic pneumocardiodilatation and injections of botulotoxin ...
V. N. Klimenko +3 more
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Radiological evaluation of esophageal function in dysphagia with special emphasis on achalasia [PDF]
, 2008 In idiopathic achalasia, degeneration of the inhibitory innervation of the esophageal smooth muscle results in absence of primary peristalsis and in incomplete relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES).
Andersson, Mats
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BMC GastroenterologyBackground The Achalasia Patient Reported Outcomes (APRO) questionnaire is developed to assess the frequency and severity of achalasia symptoms in adults with achalasia. The aim of this study was to translate the APRO questionnaire in Dutch, validate the
Elise M. Wessels +5 more
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Wound healing of laparoscopic Heller's myotomy with and without an added dor's fundoplication, in pigs [PDF]
, 2004 BACKGROUND: It has been argued that a Dor's fundoplication following myotomy is useful to prevent leakage due to overlooked iatrogenic perforations of esophagus and it is able to stop sphincter reconstruction, avoiding recurrent achalasia. Another strain
Azevedo, João Luiz Moreira Coutinho +5 more
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Impaired Esophageal Motility and Clearance Post-Lung Transplant: Risk For Chronic Allograft Failure [PDF]
, 2017 Objectives: Gastroesophageal reflux is common in patients post-lung transplantation (LTx) and thus considered a risk factor for aspiration and consequently allograft rejection and the development of chronic allograft failure. However, evidence supporting
Almansa +30 more
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