The prevalence of GERD after peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) ranges from 13% to 58%. This variation is due to a lack of precise definitions and

Peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) is a standard treatment option for patients with achalasia but is associated with a high incidence of postprocedure gastroesophageal reflux disease

Laparoscopic fundoplication (LF) as a treatment option for GERD involves 3 techniques based on the wrap extension: Nissen (total, 360°), Toupet (posterior, 270°), and Dor

For the treatment of patients with achalasia, peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) has shown comparable effectiveness to surgery. During POEM, the typical length of the myotomy

Data directly comparing treatment options for achalasia are limited, namely peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM), laparoscopic Heller myotomy (LHM), and endoscopic pneumatic dilation (PD). The current

Peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) is increasingly being used as mainline therapy for patients with achalasia. After POEM, approximately 30% to 50% of patients experience abnormal

Research into peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) as a rescue therapy for patients with persistent or recurrent symptoms after laparoscopic Heller myotomy (LHM) is increasing. Although

Some studies suggest that prior treatment may increase the difficulty and success of tunneling during a peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) procedure, but recent studies have

Chronic opioid use can lead to a variety of esophageal disorders, including type III achalasia, esophagogastric outflow obstruction (EGJOO), diffuse esophageal spasm (DES), and hypercontractile

Recent guidelines have recommended peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) as first-line therapy for all subtypes of achalasia, given that POEM and laparoscopic Heller myotomy have comparable

Clinical response after peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) is subjectively assessed using the Eckardt score (ES) or objectively tested using high-resolution manometry (HRM) or barium esophagram.

Peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) is an endoscopic procedure that exposes the contents of the esophagus to the sterile mediastinum during the myotomy. This allows microbial

Spastic esophageal motility disorders (SEMDs) include a group of esophageal dysmotility conditions that are difficult to treat and often refractory to nonsurgical and/or endoscopic measures.

Peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM), an endoscopic modality for managing major esophageal motility disorders, has gained popularity in the last decade. Multiple controlled studies and systematic

Peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) is a widely accepted, effective endoscopic procedure for the management of achalasia. Although POEM is considered a relatively safe procedure, studies

achalasia – POEM achalasia type I 1x BoTox, 1x balloon dilation

Persistent and recurrent symptoms have been reported in up to 20% of patients with achalasia after surgical treatment with Heller myotomy. The aim of this

Prateek Sharma, MD, FASGE reviewing Werner YB, et al. N Engl J Med 2019 Dec 5. Both peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) and surgical laparoscopic Heller’s

Achalasia is a rare neuromuscular disease of unclear etiology that probably has a genetic background. The precise etiopathogenesis of achalasia is still unclear. Above all,