Per-oral endoscopic myotomy is a safe and effective treatment for Zenker’s diverticulum: a retrospective multicenter study [PDF]
, 2023 Marc A. Ward +8 more
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DEN Open, Volume 6, Issue 1, April 2026.ABSTRACT We report a case of a 70‐year‐old woman with esophageal achalasia and concurrent superficial esophageal squamous cell carcinoma. Three adjacent superficial lesions were resected en bloc by endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD), with no lymphovascular invasion.
Ai Katsumi +9 more
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Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy in a Patient with Achalasia Cardia with Prior Heller’s Myotomy
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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Treatment of Intractable Neurogenic Cough with Cricopharyngeal Myotomy [PDF]
, 2013 Objectives: Neuropathic cough that is incompletely responsive to medical therapy may be due to cricopharyngeal hypertonicity. The objective was to describe the utility of cricopharyngeal myotomy in alleviating symptoms of intractable neuropathic cough ...
Boon, MD, Mauritis +2 more
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DEN Open, Volume 6, Issue 1, April 2026.ABSTRACT Background and Aims The Endoscopic Pressure Study Integrated System (EPSIS) is a novel endoscopic tool to assess lower esophageal sphincter (LES) function by monitoring intragastric pressure (IGP) through insufflation. While previous studies have confirmed its diagnostic utility for LES dysfunction‐related disorders such as gastroesophageal ...
Miyuki Iwasaki +9 more
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Treatment of chronic mandibular dislocations by eminectomy : follow-up of 10 cases and literature review [PDF]
, 2009 Introduction: Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dislocation is defined as an excessive forward movement of the condyle beyond the articular eminence, with complete separation of the articular surfaces and fixation in that position.
Cavalcanti do Egito Vasconcelos, Belmiro +3 more
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Frequency of Herpes Virus (HSV) in Esophageal Muscle Samples among Patients with Achalasia under Heller Myotomy [PDF]
, 2021 Tahmaseb Jouzdani +5 more
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DEN Open, Volume 6, Issue 1, April 2026.ABSTRACT In endoscopic full‐thickness resection (EFTR), luminal collapse can occur due to communication between the gastrointestinal lumen and peritoneal cavity, making visualization and procedural continuity difficult. We propose the underwater pressure lumen expansion (UPLE) method, in which hydraulic pressure is applied in a fluid‐filled environment
Hironari Shiwaku +4 more
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The Effect of Inferior Oblique Muscle Z-Myotomy in Patients with Primary Inferior Oblique Overaction
Türk Oftalmoloji Dergisi, 2020 Objectives:To investigate the surgical results of the inferior oblique muscle Z-myotomy in patients with inferior oblique muscle overaction (IOOA).Materials and Methods:The medical records of patients who had undergone inferior oblique muscle Z-myotomy ...
Hasan Kızıltoprak +2 more
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Complete endoscopic closure (clipping) of a large esophageal perforation after pneumatic dilation in a patient with achalasia [PDF]
, 2012 The risk of esophageal perforation following endoscopic balloon dilation for achalasia is in the range of 1 and 5% with a mortality rate of 1-20%. Perforations need to be recognized early and, if reasonable, an immediate endoscopic repair should be ...
Antonellis, F +4 more
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