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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

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

Mini‐invasive technique for peroral endoscopic myotomy in adult patient: “Slim peroral endoscopic myotomy” procedure

Digestive Endoscopy, 2022
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Azzolini, Francesco, Mandarino, Francesco Vito, Danese, Silvio   +2 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
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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

Efficacy and Safety of a Revised Gastric Peroral Endoscopic Myo‐Neurotomy Procedure for Bariatric Endoscopy in a Porcine Model

DEN Open, Volume 6, Issue 1, April 2026.
ABSTRACT Background Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty is a minimally invasive and effective treatment for obesity, although gastric mucosa folding and subsequent reduced visibility of the gastric lining raise concerns for some patients. This study evaluates the safety and efficacy of a revised peroral endoscopic myo‐neurotomy (R‐POEM‐N) technique using a ...
Yasushi Yamasaki, Kenta Hamada, Junki Toyosawa, Akinobu Takaki, Takehiro Tanaka, Hiroyuki Okada, Motoyuki Otsuka   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Five Advances for Benign Foregut Surgery in the Last 50 Years

World Journal of Surgery, EarlyView.
David I. Watson, Sarah K. Thompson, John G. Hunter, B. Mark Smithers   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

A Novel Endoscopic Strategy for Addressing Complex Gastrointestinal Defects via the X‐Tack System: A Case Series With Videos

DEN Open, Volume 6, Issue 1, April 2026.
ABSTRACT The management of complex gastrointestinal defects (CGDs), such as fistulas, leaks, and anastomotic dehiscence, remains challenging. Over‐the‐scope suturing (OTSS) systems provide effective closure, but their application is limited to specific anatomical sites.
Robert Di Mitri, Giulio Calabrese, Filippo Mocciaro, Sandro Sferrazza, Elisabetta Conte, Anna Calì, Daniela Scimeca, Michele Amata   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Immune response to vaccines in children with celiac disease [PDF]

, 2017
Celiac disease (CD) is an immune-mediated systemic condition evoked by ingestion of gluten and related prolamines in genetically susceptible subjects. The disease is featured by a variable combination of clinical signs, specific antibodies, HLA-DQ2 and ...
ANANIA, Caterina, CHIESA, CLAUDIO, OLIVERO, FRANCESCA, PACIFICO, Lucia, Spagnolo, Alessandra   +4 more
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Gastric Peroral Endoscopic Tunneled Stricturotomy for Post‐Sleeve Gastrectomy Stenosis: Case Series and Literature Review

DEN Open, Volume 6, Issue 1, April 2026.
ABSTRACT Gastric peroral endoscopic tunneled stricturotomy (G‐POETS) has emerged as a novel procedure to treat post‐sleeve gastrectomy stenosis. We present a case series highlighting the use of G‐POETS to treat sleeve stenosis. Clinical success was assessed using the Dakkak‐Bennett Dysphagia Score and the Gastroparesis Cardinal Symptom Index.
Shiv R. Patel, Christopher J. Farid, Thomas Shin, Alexander J. Podboy   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source