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Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Volume 41, Issue 9, Page 2613-2622, September 2026.Esophageal distensibility and compliance provide physiologic information beyond luminal diameter alone in pediatric esophageal disease. This review proposes a practical biomechanics‐informed framework integrating FLIP assessment into interpretation of dysphagia, esophageal remodeling, dilation response, and therapeutic decision‐making in children ...
Brett J. Hoskins +2 more
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Robotic‐Assisted Epiphrenic and Mid‐Oesophageal Diverticulectomy: A Tertiary Centre Experience
The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery, Volume 22, Issue 4, August 2026.ABSTRACT Background Surgical management of oesophageal pulsion diverticula is advised when symptoms significantly impair quality of life. Robotics can aid in transhiatal dissection in diverticulectomy, but available evidence is limited. Methods A retrospective chart review of all consecutive robotic‐assisted oesophageal diverticulectomies with Heller ...
Federica Cucè +7 more
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Clinical management of achalasia: current state of the art
, 2016 Joseph T Krill, Rishi D Naik, Michael F Vaezi Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, Center for Swallowing and Esophageal Disorders, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA Abstract: Achalasia is a primary disorder of ...
Vaezi MF, Krill JT, Naik RD
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Resectional Surgery in Achalasia Cardia [PDF]
, 2009 To assess the outcome of esophageal resection in a patient with achalasia cardia. Retrospective analysis of 20 cases who underwent single or two stage esophageal resection for achalasia cardia.
T.L.V.D. Prasad Babu +11 more
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Postgraduate Medical Journal, 1974 Summary In achalasia oesophagoscopy should be used to rule out definitely carcinoma of the cardia involving the myenteric plexus of the lower oesophageal sphincter. An easy passage of the instrument through the narrow terminal segment is characteristic but not always possible due to extreme distortion.
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, 2017 András Vereczkei, Laura Bognár, András Papp, Örs Péter Horváth Department of Surgery, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary Abstract: Achalasia is a motility disorder of the esophagus characterized by ...
Bognár L +3 more
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JGH Open, 2020 Achalasia is a rare benign esophageal motility disease caused by the impaired relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter, which results from nerve damage. Patients with achalasia are known to have a high risk of esophageal cancer.
Shinwa Tanaka +12 more
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Clinical Diagnosis of Achalasia: How Reliable is the Barium X-Ray?
Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology, 2006 Manometry is considered to be the gold standard for the diagnosis of achalasia. However, many physicians believe that contrast radiography, classically showing esophageal dilation with bird-beak narrowing of the gastroesophageal junction, is also ...
I El-Takli, P O’Brien, WG Paterson
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The Performance of Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy in Sigmoid-Type Achalasia
Siriraj Medical JournalObjective: Sigmoid-type achalasia represents an advanced stage of achalasia characterized by significant dilation and tortuosity of the esophageal lumen.
Chainarong Phalanusitthepha +8 more
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