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
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Short POEM as Good as Long POEM for Achalasia Treatment
Short POEM as Good as Long POEM for Achalasia Treatment
Pneumatic Dilation Associated With Higher Complication and Readmission Rates in Patients With Achalasia
Pneumatic Dilation Associated With Higher Complication and Readmission Rates in Patients With Achalasia
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
POEM Better Than Pneumatic Dilation in Treating Achalasia Symptoms After Surgical Myotomy
POEM Better Than Pneumatic Dilation in Treating Achalasia Symptoms After Surgical Myotomy
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
Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy for Achalasia Is Effective up to 4 Years
Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy for Achalasia Is Effective up to 4 Years
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
Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy Is Effective and Safe for Spastic Esophageal Motility Disorders
Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy Is Effective and Safe for Spastic Esophageal Motility Disorders
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.
