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Ulcerative Esophagitis With Marked Eosinophilic Infiltration and Fluorodeoxyglucose–Positron Emission Tomography Positivity Requiring Differentiation From Esophagogastric Junction Carcinoma

open access: yesDEN Open, Volume 7, Issue 1, April 2027.
ABSTRACT Esophagitis with marked eosinophilic infiltration, including eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), can rarely present with ulceration or stricture. We report a rare case of positron emission tomography–positive esophagitis with marked eosinophilic infiltration accompanied by ulceration and stricture, requiring differentiation from esophagogastric ...
Yuta Kikuchi   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Achalasia Cardia: Balloon, Tunnel, or Knife?

open access: yesJournal 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
doaj   +1 more source

Innovative Therapeutic Endoscopy of the Upper Gastrointestinal Tract: Review of the Japan Gastroenterological Endoscopy Society Core Sessions

open access: yesDEN Open, Volume 7, Issue 1, April 2027.
ABSTRACT The Japanese Gastroenterological Endoscopy Society (JGES) established four core sessions on endoscopic treatment for upper gastrointestinal diseases under the theme ‘Innovative Therapeutic Endoscopy’ between 2023 and 2024. This review summarizes these sessions and compiles them as a conference report. At the 105th JGES Core Session, 14 studies
Mikitaka Iguchi   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

“Pinstripe Pattern” in an Achalasia Patient

open access: yes, 2016
Endoscopic image of achalasia usually shows dilated esophageal cavity with retained liquids and foods. Recently, “pinstripe pattern” (PSP) in the case of achalasia patient was reported as an endoscopic image of the indicator for early detection of ...
Keiko Takeuchi   +2 more
core   +1 more source

Esophageal achalasia

open access: yes, 2018
Achalasia is a rare disease that affects esophageal motility as result of myenteric denervation of the esophagus and in a large proportion of cases, stomach. Its causes remain still poorly elucidated and its diagnosis remains late, reporting a delay of at least 5 years from the onset of symptoms, often confused with conditions such as gastroesophageal ...
Cárcamo G., Leonardo   +2 more
openaire   +3 more sources

Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy in Diffuse Thickened Esophageal Wall in an Adolescent

open access: yesCase Reports in Gastroenterology, 2018
Achalasia is an extremely rare pathology in children. Peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) is the gold standard for the surgical treatment of achalasia in adults, but only a limited number of cases of achalasia treatment using POEM in children have been ...
Alexander A. Smirnov   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Third Space Endoscopic Therapies for Benign Motility Disorders: A Narrative Review

open access: yesDEN Open, Volume 7, Issue 1, April 2027.
ABSTRACT Objectives To review the evidence base, evolution, outcomes, adverse events (AEs), and management for third‐space endoscopy (TSE) procedures for management of benign motility disorders. Methods This review examines TSE procedures for motility disorders, reviewing the current available techniques, success, outcomes, and long‐term outcomes from ...
Sanjana Bhagwat, Amol Bapaye
wiley   +1 more source

Peroral endoscopic myotomy to treat esophageal achalasia: A prospective multicenter study performed in Japan [PDF]

open access: yes
BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) is an available treatment modalities for achalasia. The reported efficacy of POEM in the only prospective multicenter study was 82%; however, a retrospective multicenter study in Japan reported a ...
Okushima, Norihiko   +13 more
core   +1 more source

The Pathogenesis and Management of Achalasia: Current Status and Future Directions

open access: yesGut and Liver, 2015
Achalasia is an esophageal motility disorder that is commonly misdiagnosed initially as gastroesophageal reflux disease. Patients with achalasia often complain of dysphagia with solids and liquids but may focus on regurgitation as the primary symptom ...
doaj   +1 more source

Intestinal Metaplasia of the Distal Esophagus in a Patient With Untreated Achalasia—An Unusual Case and Review of Literature

open access: yesClinical Case Reports, Volume 14, Issue 9, September 2026.
ABSTRACT Barrett's esophagus (BE) and achalasia are distinct esophageal disorders with opposing pathophysiologic mechanisms, making their coexistence exceedingly rare. We describe a 51‐year‐old woman who presented with progressive dysphagia, postprandial vomiting, and significant weight loss over 8 months.
Rohan Karkra   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

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