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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, Hironari Shiwaku, Hiroki Okada, Akio Shiwaku, Suguru Hasegawa   +4 more
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Self-expandable metal stent placement in a child for treatment of achalasia after failed Heller myotomy

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, Guillermo Muñoz Jurado, Clifton Huang, Roberto Oleas, Carlos Robles-Medranda   +4 more
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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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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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Imaging Advances in Bronchoscopy Through the Combination of High‐Definition Bronchoscopes and New Image Processing Systems

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, Hirotaka Kida, Hiroshi Handa, Masamichi Mineshita   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

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, Zeinab Jalambadani, Fatemeh Khorashadizadeh, Hadi Olyaei, Mahboobe Gholami   +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, Hayley Grant, Raymond J. Tseng   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Clinical management of achalasia: current state of the art

Clinical and Experimental Gastroenterology, 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 ...
Krill JT, Naik RD, Vaezi MF
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Results of the surgical treatment of non‐advanced megaesophagus using Heller–Pinotti's surgery: Laparotomy vs. Laparoscopy [PDF]

, 2011
INTRODUCTION: Dysphagia is the important symptom in achalasia, and surgery is the most common treatment. The Heller-Pinotti technique is the method preferred by Brazilian surgeons.
Andreollo, Nelson Adami, Camargo, Marcelo Amade, da Silva Braga, Nathália, de Oliveira, Gustavo Carvalho, de Souza Coelho Neto, João, Lopes, Luiz Roberto   +5 more
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A Controversy That Has Been Tough to Swallow: Is the Treatment of Achalasia Now Digested? [PDF]

, 2009
Esophageal achalasia is a rare neurodegenerative disease of the esophagus and the lower esophageal sphincter that presents within a spectrum of disease severity related to progressive pathological changes, most commonly resulting in dysphagia.
A Agrawal, A Del Genio, A Oezcelik, A Rosemurgy, A Ruffato, A Torquati, AJ Bredenoord, AJ DiMarino Jr., B Creamer, BK Oelschlager, C Pellegrini, CD Smith, Charlotte Rabl, CT Frantzides, D Falkenback, DD Proctor, DR Urbach, DV Sivarao, E Heller, EM Lemme, EN Zayat, F Abir, F Castex, F Koberle, F Mearin, F Raiser, F Rebecchi, F Zanardi, G Coccia, G Karamanolis, G Portale, G Ramacciato, G Zaninotto, G Zaninotto, Garrett R. Roll, GE Boeckxstaens, GE Boeckxstaens, GM Campos, GM Campos, Guilherme M. Campos, H Bonatti, HA Gaissert, I Castagliuolo, I Dogan, I Gockel, I Gockel, I Mainie, J Jankovic, J Ware, JE Pandolfino, JE Pandolfino, JE Richter, JH Zaaijer, JL Bondi, JM Lee, JM Oliveira de, JM Perrone, JR Bennett, JR Goldblum, K Ziegler, KE Roberts, L Avtan, L Camacho-Lobato, L Marzio, L Witzel, LA Aguilar-Paiz, M Bortolotti, M Bortolotti, M Codispoti, M Gelfond, M Gelfond, M Morino, M Traube, M Traube, MA Arain, MF Vaezi, MG Patti, MG Patti, MP Sweet, N Stylopoulos, NQ Nguyen, NS Balaji, P Rozen, P Tomlinson, P Topart, PA Limpert, PF Crookes, PJ Howard, PJ Kahrilas, PJ Pasricha, R Ackroyd, R Moonka, R Penagini, R Rosati, R Tutuian, RE Kraichely, RH Holloway, RK Wong, RK Wong, RKH Wong, RR Rai, Ruxandra Ciovica, S Birgisson, S Deb, S Lyass, S Shimi, S Stipa, SJ Spechler, Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract, Sofia Peeva, SP Goldenberg, T Podas, T Wehrmann, T Willis, TC Mineo, TR DeMeester, V Annese, V Annese, VF Eckardt, VL Wills, VM Fishman, WA Hoogerwerf, WG Cheadle, WO Richards, WR Jamieson, Y Dobashi   +125 more
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