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AGA Clinical Practice Update on Gastric Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy for Gastroparesis: Commentary.
DESCRIPTION The purpose of this American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) Institute Clinical Practice Update (CPU) is to review the available evidence and provide expert advice regarding cognitive, procedural, and post-procedural aspects of ...
M. Khashab, Andrew Y. Wang, Q. Cai
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Background: Left ventricular outflow tract obstruction complicates hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and transcatheter mitral valve replacement. Septal reduction therapies including surgical myectomy and alcohol septal ablation are limited by surgical ...
Jaffar M. Khan +13 more
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BACKGROUND Achalasia is a rare benign esophageal motor disorder characterized by incomplete relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES). The treatment of achalasia is not curative, but rather is aimed at reducing LES pressure. In patients who have
E. D. de Moura +11 more
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Enhanced Visualization of the Distal Myotomy Endpoint during Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy Using Indocyanine Green With Infrared Imaging. [PDF]
Indocyanine green with infrared imaging (ICG‐IRI) provides real‐time fluorescence visualization of the distal myotomy endpoint during peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM). In this study of 39 patients, ICG‐IRI achieved a 94.9% success rate in fluorescence detection and significantly improved esophageal relaxation and symptoms.
Ikebuchi Y +14 more
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Impact of modified techniques on outcomes of peroral endoscopic myotomy: A narrative review
Peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) is an established frontline treatment modality for achalasia cardia. Since its initial description, several modifications have been proposed to the technique of POEM.
Z. Nabi, D. Nageshwar Reddy
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Evolution and evidence-based adaptations in techniques for peroral endoscopic myotomy for achalasia
Achalasia is an esophageal motility disorder characterized by impaired lower esophageal sphincter (LES) relaxation and failed peristalsis. Common clinical manifestations include dysphagia to solid and liquid foods, chest pain, regurgitation, and weight ...
Aws Hasan +3 more
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BackgroundThe objective of this systematic review was to identify the different surgical treatment modalities of severe trismus after head and neck squamous cell cancer treatment.MethodsAn electronic literature database search was conducted in Medline ...
Maximiliaan Smeets +12 more
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Endoscopic or Surgical Myotomy in Patients with Idiopathic Achalasia.
BACKGROUND Pneumatic dilation and laparoscopic Heller's myotomy (LHM) are established treatments for idiopathic achalasia. Peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) is a less invasive therapy with promising early study results.
Y. Werner +22 more
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Purpose The aim of this study was to evaluate the outcomes of weakening surgical procedures for eliminating inferior oblique muscle overaction (IOOA).
Ahmad Abdel Karim Mohamed +2 more
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Treatment of esophageal achalasia in children: Today and tomorrow [PDF]
Esophageal achalasia (EA) is a rare esophageal motility disorder in children. Laparoscopic Heller myotomy (LHM) represents the treatment of choice in young patients. Peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) is becoming an alternative to LHM.
Caldaro, T +11 more
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