Objective: To compare the outcome of per oral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) and
laparoscopic Heller myotomy (LHM) for the treatment of esophageal achalasia. Background …

Aim To systematically review clinical presentation, diagnosis, and therapy of achalasia,
focusing on recent developments in high-resolution esophageal manometry (HREM) for …

Objectives: The safety of peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) is still debated since
comprehensive analysis of adverse events (AEs) associated with the procedure in large …

ESGE recommends the use of a graded pneumatic dilation protocol in achalasia, starting
with a 30-mm dilation and followed by a 35-mm dilation at a planned interval of 2–4 weeks …

Objectives: Achalasia is a primary motility disorder of the esophagus characterized by
aperistalsis and failure of lower esophageal sphincter (LES) relaxation. Treatment of …

Objective Peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) has become standard treatment for
achalasia with comparable efficacy to surgery. In most of published series, the length of …

Introduction Many centers have reported excellent short-term efficacy of per-oral endoscopic
myotomy (POEM) for the treatment of achalasia. However, long-term data are limited and …

Achalasia is a neurodegenerative motility disorder of the esophagus; dysphagia, weight
loss, chest pain, and regurgitation are its main symptoms. Surgical myotomy (HM) is …

Achalasia is a spastic esophageal motility disorder characterized by loss of peristalsis and
impaired relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES). The incidence may be up to 1 …

The field of third space endoscopy (TSE), also called submucosal endoscopy using a
mucosal flap valve, allows secure access to the submucosal and deeper layers of the …