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Can intraoperative manometry influence the outcome of the surgical treatment of achalasia? [PDF]
Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences, 2019 Introduction. Achalasia is defined as incomplete or even absent relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter secondary to the chronic degeneration of unspecified etiology of the myenteric nerve plexus. Material and method.
Lucian Alecu +5 more
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The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology, 2022 Background: Peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) is an established modality of treatment for achalasia cardia. Considerable variations exist in the technique of POEM with respect to the length and orientation of the myotomy.
Zaheer Nabi +3 more
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Endoscopy International Open, 2021 Background and study aims Despite the clinical efficacy of peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM), postoperative symptomatic gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) remains a major concern.
Saurabh Chandan +13 more
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Clinical efficacy and safety of short-length peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) compared with long-length myotomy for the treatment of achalasia [PDF]
Therapeutic Advances in Gastrointestinal EndoscopyBackground: Previous evidence suggests that a short myotomy does not reduce the efficacy of peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) or increase intraoperative complications.
Valentina Dávila-Ruales +5 more
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Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy in a Patient with Achalasia Cardia with Prior Heller’s Myotomy [PDF]
Case Reports in Gastroenterology, 2020 Achalasia cardia is an esophageal myenteric plexus disorder characterized by absence of or incomplete lower esophageal sphincter relaxation and esophageal aperistalsis; Heller’s myotomy is the main treatment of choice due to a lower failure rate ...
Muhammad Miftahussurur +3 more
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Cricopharyngeal Achalasia Leading to Recurrent Pneumonia and Failure to Thrive in an Infant: A Case Report [PDF]
Respirology Case ReportsCricopharyngeal achalasia (CPA) is a rare cause of feeding difficulties in children, potentially leading to failure to thrive (FTT) and recurrent pneumonia. It involves the partial or complete inability of the upper oesophageal sphincter to relax.
Rana Tafrishi +3 more
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Achalasia: treatment, current status and future advances [PDF]
The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine, 2019 Achalasia was first described in the 17th century and its treatment continues to be challenging. Palliative treatment involves disruption of the lower esophageal sphincter, which can be accomplished mechanically (balloon dilation or surgical myotomy) or ...
Lee L. Swanström
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Long-Term Follow-up Results of Children Undergoing Achalasia Surgery
Journal of Behçet Uz Children's Hospital, 2021 Objective: Achalasia is a disease characterized by lower esophageal sphincter motility disorder. Whereas there is no clear algorithm in treating achalasia in children, Heller myotomy is known to be as the most effective method.
Kutay Bahadır +8 more
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Use real-time near-infrared fluorescence during Heller's cardiomyotomy for achalasia cardia
Journal of Minimal Access Surgery, 2023 Laparoscopic Heller's cardiomyotomy is the surgical procedure of choice in the management of oesophageal achalasia. It is critical to confirm the completeness of the myotomy and mucosal integrity at the conclusion of the procedure. This is conventionally
Srikanth Gadiyaram +2 more
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Anesthesia for Advanced Endoscopic Procedures [PDF]
Clinical Endoscopy, 2022 The gastrointestinal endoscopy paradigm is rapidly changing, and technological advancements are largely responsible. In tandem, anesthesia providers are adapting to the changing needs and demands. The challenges are unique. Complications arising from the
Basavana Goudra, Monica Saumoy
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