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Who Needs Endoscopic Removal of Food Residue From the Esophagus Before Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy for Esophageal Achalasia and Esophagogastric Junction Outflow Obstruction?

DEN Open, Volume 6, Issue 1, April 2026.
ABSTRACT Objectives Peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) is an established treatment for esophageal achalasia. Despite favorable outcomes, the risk of reflux aspiration during general anesthesia induction in POEM remains a concern. This study aimed to identify the risk factors for food residue in the esophagus before POEM and evaluate the necessity of ...
Masatoshi Kaizuka, Tetsuya Tatsuta, Yohei Sawada, Taka Asari, Shiro Hayamizu, Shinji Oota, Keisuke Hasui, Hidezumi Kikuchi, Hiroto Hiraga, Daisuke Chinda, Tatsuya Mikami, Shinsaku Fukuda, Hirotake Sakuraba   +12 more
wiley   +1 more source

Childhood achalasia: A comprehensive review of disease, diagnosis and therapeutic management [PDF]

, 2014
Achalasia is an esophageal motility disorder characterized by failure of lower esophageal sphincter (LES) relaxation and is rare in children. The most common symptoms are vomiting, dysphagia, regurgitation, and weight loss.
Franklin, Ashanti L., Kane, Timothy D., Petrosyan, Mikael   +2 more
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European Guideline on Achalasia - UEG and ESNM recommendations [PDF]

, 2020
Altres ajuts: These guidelines have been developed and funded within the United European Gastroenterology.Achalasia is a primary motor disorder of the oesophagus characterised by absence of peristalsis and insufficient lower oesophageal sphincter ...
Boeckxstaens, G. E., Bredenoord, A. J., Fockens, P., Langendam, M. W., Oude Nijhuis, RAB, Plumb, A. A., Roman, S., Smout, AJPM, Targarona, E. M., Trukhmanov, A. S., Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Weusten, BLAM, Zaninotto, G.   +12 more
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Major Basic Protein Deposition Without Eosinophilic Infiltration in Hypercontractile Esophagus: A Case Report

DEN Open, Volume 6, Issue 1, April 2026.
ABSTRACT Hypercontractile esophagus is a motility disorder characterized by excessive contractions in the esophageal body. Certain cases of hypercontractile esophagus exhibit eosinophilic infiltration in the muscle layer; however, its clinical significance is unclear.
Tetsuya Tatsuta, Keinosuke Hizuka, Shigeharu Ueki, Masatoshi Kaizuka, Shinji Oota, Keisuke Hasui, Hidezumi Kikuchi, Hiroto Hiraga, Daisuke Chinda, Hirotake Sakuraba   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Invasive CO₂ monitoring with arterial line compared to end tidal CO₂ during peroral endoscopic myotomy

Endoscopy International Open, 2023
Background and study aims Peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) has become a recognized treatment for achalasia. The technique requires CO2 insufflation.
Duarte-Chavez Duarte-Chavez, Tyberg Tyberg, Sarkar Sarkar, Shahid Shahid, Vemulapalli Vemulapalli, Shah-Khan Shah-Khan, Gaidhane Gaidhane, Kahaleh Kahaleh   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Left atrial appendage ligation with single transthoracic port assistance : a study of survival assessment in a porcine model (with videos) [PDF]

, 2012
Background: Left atrial appendage (LAA) exclusion is a well-known procedure for the prevention of stroke in high-risk patients with atrial fibrillation and contraindication to long-term oral anticoagulant therapy.
Ferreira, Aníbal, Miranda, Alice, Pinto, Jorge Correia, Pinto, João Moreira, Rolanda, Carla   +4 more
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Achalasia : what to do in the face of failures of Heller myotomy [PDF]

, 2020
Achalasia is a primary motility disorder of the esophagus, and while there are several treatment options, there is no consensus regarding them. When therapeutic intervention for achalasia fails, a careful evaluation of the cause of the persistent or ...
Bonavina L., Felix V. N., Murayama K. M., Park M. I.   +3 more
core   +1 more source

Over-the-scope clip and self-expandable metal stent: a comprehensive treatment for failed peroral endoscopic myotomy and fibrosis complications in idiopathic achalasia [PDF]

, 2022
Achalasia is a rare esophageal motility disorder that affects both sexes and all ages. Peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) has been reported as an optional treatment since 2010 [1].
Alessandra Cesarini, Daniele Lisi, Danilo Badiali, Marco E Bazuro, Valeria D'Ovidio   +4 more
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Underwater peroral endoscopic myotomy [PDF]

Endoscopy, 2020
Rachel, Hallit, Maximilien, Barret, Einas, Abouali, Arthur, Belle, Chloé, Leandi, Romain, Coriat, Stanislas, Chaussade   +6 more
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Peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) for achalasia

Journal of Thoracic Disease, 2019
Achalasia is an uncommon disorder that results from the degeneration of ganglion cells of the myenteric plexus in the lower esophageal wall. It is manifested by a loss of peristalsis in the lower part of the esophagus and failure of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) to relax.
Yahya, Ahmed, Mohamed O, Othman
openaire   +2 more sources