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Robot-assisted Heller’s myotomy for achalasia in children
Computer Assisted Surgery, 2016 Background: Achalasia is rare in children. Surgical options include open, laparoscopic and robotic approaches. However, Heller’s myotomy remains the treatment of choice.
Tariq Altokhais +3 more
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To Wrap or Not to Wrap After Heller Myotomy [PDF]
JSLS : Journal of the Society of Laparoscopic & Robotic Surgeons, 2021 The primary aim of this study is to assess the necessity of fundoplication for reflux in patients undergoing Heller myotomy for achalasia. The secondary aim is to assess the safety of the robotic approach to Heller myotomy.This is a single institution, retrospective analysis of 61 patients who underwent robotic Heller myotomy with or without ...
Darwish, Muhammad B. +8 more
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Recurrent symptoms after achalasia treatment: The value of impedance analysis. [PDF]
United European Gastroenterol JHeller's myotomy; Belching; Thoracic painMiotomia de Heller; Eructes; Dolor toràcicMiotomía de Heller; Eructos; Dolor ...
Alcala-Gonzalez LG +4 more
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Laparoscopic Heller’s cardiomyotomy and fundoplication; A successful approach for Achalasia Management at Muhimbili National Hospital, Tanzania: A cases series [PDF]
African Journal of Gastroenterology and HepatologyAims: To describe the surgical management and outcomes of pediatric achalasia in two patients with rare comorbidities, focusing on the challenges and limitations in a resource-limited setting.Patients & Methods: This case series includes a 9-year-old ...
Kitembo Kibwana +5 more
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Management of Achalasia: Expert Consensus Statements
The Korean Journal of Gastroenterology, 2019 Achalasia is a motility disorder of the esophagus characterized by absence of peristalsis and failure of relaxation of lower esophagus sphincter. The introduction of high resolution manometry (HRM) and per-oral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) has made a new ...
A Reum Choe, Hye-Kyung Jung
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Management of achalasia in 2020: Per-oral endoscopic myotomy, Heller’s or dilatation?
International Journal of Gastrointestinal Intervention, 2020 Achalasia cardia is a rare esophageal motility disorder. Although a primary neurological disorder, the treatment modalities of achalasia are primarily endoscopic or surgical.
Mohan Ramchandani, Partha Pal
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Unusual achalasic sigmoid esophagus
Journal of Society of Surgeons of Nepal, 2019 Achalasia cardia is a rare primary esophageal motility disorder with an incidence of about 1 in 100,000 individuals. If left untreated or inappropriately treated, the disease may progress to end-stage achalasia characterized by megaesophagus or sigmoid ...
Narendra Pandit +3 more
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Achalasia and hyperthyroidism: A cooccurrence revealing autoimmune connections [PDF]
Romanian Medical JournalAchalasia is a rare esophageal motility disorder characterized by an unknown etiology, myenteric inflammation, and autoimmune markers. We present a case of a 43-year-old female with progressive dysphagia, regurgitation, generalized weakness, and hair ...
Jibin Simon +4 more
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JGH Open, 2020 Background Achalasia cardia is a rare esophageal motor disorder that is frequently diagnosed late. Aim The aim of this study was to study the symptoms, treatment given, and response to treatment in patients with achalasia cardia in an Indian setting ...
Mayank Jain +7 more
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JPGN Reports, EarlyView.Abstract The Italian Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (SIGENP) recognized the need to define research priorities and identify knowledge gaps to guide future investigations in pediatric digestive health. Following international examples, SIGENP aimed to provide a structured framework that aligns scientific innovation with ...
Carlo Agostoni +46 more
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