Per-oral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) has surfaced as an effective endoscopic treatment
modality for achalasia cardia (AC). Promising results in short-and mid-term follow-up studies …

Achalasia is a relatively rare primary motor esophageal disorder, characterized by absence
of relaxations of the lower esophageal sphincter and of peristalsis along the esophageal …

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

Objective: We aim to describe the long-term follow-up data from our institution's POEM
experience. Summary Background Data: Per-oral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) is a well …

Background and study aim Peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) has emerged as an
effective treatment modality for achalasia. Prior treatment may affect the outcomes of …

Importance Several professional practice guidelines recommend per-oral endoscopic
myotomy (POEM) as a potential first-line therapy for the management of achalasia, yet …

Background Several interventions with variable efficacy are available as first-line therapy for
patients with achalasia. We assessed the comparative efficacy of different strategies for …

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Achalasia is a neurodegenerative motility esophageal disorder
characterized by failure of lower esophageal sphincter relaxation. The conventional …

Background Peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) is gaining traction as a minimally
invasive treatment of achalasia. Increased reflux is reported after POEM but the incidence …

Achalasia cardia (AC) is a frequently encountered motility disorder of the esophagus
resulting from an irreversible degeneration of neurons. Treatment modalities are palliative in …