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PERORAL (POEM) OR SURGICAL MYOTOMY FOR THE TREATMENT OF ACHALASIA: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND META-ANALYSIS [PDF]
Arquivos de Gastroenterologia, 2020 BACKGROUND: Achalasia is a neurodegenerative motility esophageal disorder characterized by failure of lower esophageal sphincter relaxation. The conventional treatment option for achalasia has been laparoscopic Heller myotomy (LHM).
Rafael Krieger MARTINS +5 more
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Heller Myotomy versus Heller Myotomy with Dor Fundoplication for Achalasia
, 2017 This chapter provides a summary of the management of patients with achalasia and how the addition of a fundoplication can affect outcomes. The primary question asked is could the addition of a Dor fundoplication to a Heller myotomy decrease the incidence
Jerald Borgella +2 more
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AN EXPERIENCE OF LAPAROSCOPIC MODIFIED HELLER CARDIOMYOTOMY FOR ACHALASIA CARDIA
Pakistan Armed Forces Medical Journal, 2017 Objective: The study was carried out to ascertain the outcome of laparoscopic modified Heller's myotomy for achalasia cardia and to determine the morbidity associated with it. Study Design: Descriptive cross sectional study. Place and Duration of Study:
Ahmed Raza +5 more
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The therapeutic results after laparoscopic hellers’ myotomy and partial fundoplication for achalasia
The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology, 2014 Background/Aims: The aim of this prospectively designed study was to postoperatively assess the subjective complaints or relief of symptoms of achalasia patients’ who underwent Laparoscopic Hellers’ myotomy and partial fundoplication in our ...
Kamil Gülpınar +3 more
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Laparoscopic Heller’s Myotomy with Dor Wrap versus Pneumatic Dilatation in Treatment of Achalasia: A Prospective Randomized Study [PDF]
Ain-Shams Journal of Surgery, 2015 Background: There are currently two different treatment modalities available for treatment of achalsia; pneumatic dilation (PD) and Heller myotomy (HM). Both of them are focused on decreasing the LES resting pressure thereby allowing the distal esophagus
Moheb Shoraby +2 more
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The Efficacy of pneumatic balloon dilatation treatment on achalasia: Single center experience
Medicine Science, 2018 Achalasia is one of the most common motility disorders of esophagus characterized by deterioration of the lower esophageal sphincter due to loss of myenteric plexus.
Mehmet Ali Erdogan, Ali Riza Caliskan
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Revista do Colégio Brasileiro de Cirurgiões, 2022 Objective: present a new operative technique characterized by abdominal esophagocardiectomy, with esophagogastrus anastomosis, vagal preservation and spiral anti-reflux valve construction in the treatment of advanced megaesophagus in patients with ...
ORLANDO CONTRUCCI FILHO +3 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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Laparoscopic Heller myotomy for achalasia: changing trend toward "true" day-case procedure. [PDF]
, 2008 BACKGROUND Laparoscopic Heller myotomy is the most effective therapy for achalasia. All case series have reported a minimum length of stay of more than 1 day. "True" day-case laparoscopic Heller myotomy has not been reported, so far.
Super, Paul +3 more
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DEN Open, Volume 7, Issue 1, April 2027.ABSTRACT Background and Aim During peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) for achalasia, endoscopic esophagogastric junction (EGJ) opening is generally considered a sign of successful myotomy. However, in clinical practice, the EGJ may appear to open immediately after submucosal tunneling, even before myotomy is performed.
Kei Ushikubo +13 more
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