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Peroral endoscopic myotomy for complex achalasia and the POEM difficulty score: An update
DEN Open, Volume 5, Issue 1, April 2025.Abstract Objectives We present an update on the (peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) difficulty score [PDS] by introducing a novel knife with waterjet functionality. Methods This is a retrospective review of patients who underwent POEM between May 2018 and July 2023 at the Kingston Health Sciences Center.
Carmen Ching Hui Yee +3 more
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Efficacy of peroral endoscopic myotomy for improving sleep problems in patients with achalasia
DEN Open, Volume 5, Issue 1, April 2025.Abstract Objectives Achalasia is an esophageal motility disorder of unknown etiology. However, no studies have determined the populations in which sleep problems occur and whether they are improved by peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM). We investigated the rate of sleep problems assessed by GERD‐Q (AGQ) in achalasia patients, evaluated whether POEM ...
Toshihiro Ohmiya +4 more
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Endoscopy International Open, 2018 Background and study aims Childhood achalasia treatment remains inconclusive. What is next after myotomy failure? Repeated pneumatic-dilation put patients at greater risk of perforation with possible symptom recurrence. We report on a 12-year-old patient
Roberto Gugig +4 more
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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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From the Chair: Overview [PDF]
, 2013 Honor Roll! Congratulations to the faculty, staff, residents and fellows here at Jefferson. We have achieved a distinction obtained by less than 0.5% of all American hospitals – this July we were notified that we have joined the U.S.News & World Report ...
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Thoracic Cancer, Volume 16, Issue 7, April 2025.High‐definition bronchoscopes and new image processing technology allow us to obtain bronchoscopic images of unprecedented high quality. In bright images with BAI‐MAC support, subepithelial blood vessels and their depths are clearly visible using TXI and RDI modes, making it possible to perform procedures based on objective indicators.
Kei Morikawa +3 more
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Achalasia, Dysphagia, Heller myotomy, Fundoplication, Gastroesophageal reflux
Journal of Current Oncology and Medical Sciences, 2023 Diseases such as COVID-19 can be associated with the development of mental disorders such as PTSD in patients or their families, which can last for years. Therefore, this study investigated the prevalence and factors associated with post-traumatic stress
Mehdi Bakaeian +4 more
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Beyond surgery: Pre‐ and post‐operative care in children with ankyloglossia
International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry, Volume 35, Issue 2, Page 318-338, March 2025.Abstract Background Surgical intervention for tongue‐tie, or ankyloglossia performed by paediatric dentists can alleviate symptoms and improve functional abilities in infants and children. Despite widespread practice, there are currently no established clinical guidelines or consistent approaches for pre‐ and post‐operative care of children.
Sharon Smart +2 more
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Two-Person Technique of Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy for Achalasia with an Advanced Endoscopist and a Thoracic Surgeon: Initial Experience [PDF]
, 2016 Background and Aims. We initiated peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) utilizing a two-person technique with combination of an advanced endoscopist and a thoracic surgeon with complementary skills.
Madhusudhan R. Sanaka +6 more
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Laparoscopic Heller Myotomy and Fundoplication for Achalasia
Annals of Surgery, 1997 The goal of this study was to review the authors' results with laparoscopic cardiomyotomy and partial fundoplication for achalasia.Pneumatic dilatation and botulinum toxin (BOTOX) injection of the lower esophageal sphincter largely have replaced cardiomyotomy for treatment of achalasia.
J G, Hunter +3 more
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