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Open peroral endoscopic myotomy (O-POEM) for the treatment of achalasia
Summary With the development of endoscopic interventions and inspired by the success of peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) for the treatment of achalasia, we investigated an old method of direct peroral endoscopic myotomy without a submucosal tunnel for the treatment of achalasia, which we call open...
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Published in: | Diseases of the esophagus 2017-10, Vol.30 (10), p.1-2 |
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Main Authors: | , , , , , |
Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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With the development of endoscopic interventions and inspired by the success of peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) for the treatment of achalasia, we investigated an old method of direct peroral endoscopic myotomy without a submucosal tunnel for the treatment of achalasia, which we call open peroral endoscopic myotomy (O-POEM). In this study, Clinical success was achieved in the patient after O-POEM. A reduction of LES pressure, Eckardt score, and a timed barium esophagogram were observed during follow-up. There were no severe complications and no recurrences during two months of follow-up. Therefore, open peroral endoscopic myotomy is a feasible and effective endoscopic treatment modality for achalasia. However, long-term outcomes of O-POEM requires further follow-up. |
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ISSN: | 1120-8694 1442-2050 |
DOI: | 10.1093/dote/dox070 |