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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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Esophageal Lichen Planus Developed in a Patient With Achalasia

Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, EarlyView.
Masayoshi Kure, Ippei Tanaka, Yuto Shimamura, Haruhiro Inoue   +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

Automatic three-dimensional reconstruction of the oesophagus in achalasia patients undergoing POEM: an innovative approach for evaluating treatment outcomes [PDF]

Background and aims Peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) is a standard treatment option for achalasia patients. Treatment response varies due to factors such as achalasia type, degree of dilatation, pressure and distensibility indices.
Bauer, Bernhard, Brunner, Alessandra, Ebigbo, Alanna, Elia, Miriam, Grünherz, Vivian, Krafft, Tamara, Messmann, Helmut, Muzalyova, Anna, Nagl, Sandra, Pöller, Leo, Schneider, Pia, Stieler, Fabian   +11 more
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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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Underwater peroral endoscopic myotomy [PDF]

Endoscopy, 2020
Rachel, Hallit, Maximilien, Barret, Einas, Abouali, Arthur, Belle, Chloé, Leandi, Romain, Coriat, Stanislas, Chaussade   +6 more
openaire   +2 more sources

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

Dysphagia Outcomes in Zenker Diverticulum: A Longitudinal POuCH Study

The Laryngoscope, Volume 136, Issue 2, Page 683-687, February 2026.
Surgery for cricopharyngeal muscle dysfunction, including Zenker's diverticula, has been shown to improve quality of life immediately post‐operatively. We present the first analysis of long‐term outcomes using validated, patient‐reported outcome measures.
Ari D. Schuman, Mallory McKeon, Jacqui Allen, Mekibib Altaye, Milan R. Amin, Semirra L. Bayan, Peter C. Belafsky, Jonathan M. Bock, Brad W. DeSilva, Greg Dion, Dale C. Ekbom, Aaron D. Friedman, Mark Fritz, Elizabeth A. Guardiani, Christopher Johnson, Jan Kasperbauer, Brandon Kim, Brittany N. Krekeler, Maggie Kuhn, Paul Kwak, Yue Ma, Lyndsay L. Madden, Laura Matrka, Ross M. Mayerhoff, Cyrus Piraka, Clark Rosen, Meredith Tabangin, Keith Wilson, Vyvy N. Young, Gregory Postma, Rebecca J. Howell   +30 more
wiley   +1 more source

Peroral endoscopic myotomy as a new approach in the treatment of patients with achalasia cardia

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Background. Achalasia cardia is a disease characterized by an esophageal motility disorder in which the lower esophageal sphincter fails to fully relax in response to swallo-wing and esophageal motility progressively decreases.
O.M. Kiosov, M.B. Danyliuk, M.A. Kubrak
doaj   +1 more source

Artificial Intelligence in Digestive Endoscopy Training—The Past, Present, and Future

Digestive Endoscopy, Volume 38, Issue 1, January 2026.
AI may enhance endoscopy training through improved detection, guidance and evaluation, but demands careful implementation, validation and ethical governance to maximize benefits. ABSTRACT Background and Objective Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping gastrointestinal endoscopy, yet its role in training remains unexplored.
Jacky C. L. Ho, Zhouyao Qian, Louis H. S. Lau, Hon‐Chi Yip, Philip W. Y. Chiu   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source