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Objective To compare the efficacy and outcomes of surgical operations (myotomy and bypass surgery) and coronary stenting for treatment of coronary myocardial bridge.
LU Xiaofeng +6 more
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Case report: Per oral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) during pregnancy
Esophageal achalasia is the most frequent primary motor disorder of the esophagus, resulting in a peristalsis and failed relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES). Various treatments have been described. Endoscopic alternatives include botulinum
Ricardo J. Mejía +5 more
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Six patients are presented who underwent cricopharyngeus myotomy for dysphagia. The clinical history and cine studies appear to be the most useful assessments in defining patients with dysphagia who may improve after a myotomy. Etiological factors which may precipitate poor coordination of the swallowing mechanism and a relative cricopharyngeus muscle ...
R L, Mitchell, G B, Armanini
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Abstract Background and Aims Dutch intestinal failure centers are increasingly confronted with patients started on total parenteral nutrition because of reported intolerance to enteral feeding without meeting clinical criteria for intestinal failure.
J.W. Korzilius +11 more
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Laparoscopic Heller myotomy and robotic Heller myotomy: when is it indicated? [PDF]
Achalasia is a primary motility disorder of unknown origin. Palliative treatment is often adopted to resolve its symptoms by eliminating the resistance due to a non-relaxing and hypertensive lower esophageal sphincter. There are three available effective
Patti, Marco G. +2 more
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Effective factors of peroral endoscopic myotomy for treatment of achalasia [PDF]
INTRODUCTION: Achalasia (AC) is an esophageal motility disorder clinically manifested as dysphagia. AIM: To investigate the effective factors of peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) for AC treatment.
Qianyi Liu +9 more
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A novel treatment method for achalasia of the esophagus and related disorders is known as peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM). This study aimed to calculate the resting energy expenditure (REE) and evaluated the degree of physical invasiveness based on ...
Daisuke Chinda +14 more
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Management of Absent Upper Esophageal Sphincter Opening After Neurological Injury
This study evaluated the effects of swallowing therapy and cricopharyngeus (CP) muscle surgery on upper esophageal sphincter (UES) opening, oral intake, and airway protection in patients with absent UES opening following neurological injury. CP‐targeted surgeries were associated with improved bolus passage and oral intake, but persistent aspiration ...
Radhika Rawat +7 more
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Peroral endoscopic myotomy: procedural complications and pain management for the perioperative clinician [PDF]
Lopa Misra,1 Norio Fukami,2 Katarina Nikolic,1 Terrence L Trentman1 1Department of Anesthesiology, 2Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mayo Clinic Arizona, Phoenix, AZ, USA Abstract: Achalasia refers to the lack of smooth muscle ...
Misra L +3 more
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Long-term outcome of esophageal myotomy for achalasia [PDF]
AIM: Modified Heller's myotomy is still the first choice for achalasia and the assessment of surgical outcomes is usually made based on the subjective sensation of patients.
Zi-Qiang Tian +23 more
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