Minimally invasive Heller myotomy is considered the gold standard surgical approach for
symptomatic achalasia because it is a safe and effective procedure. Over the last years …

Background Oesophageal disorders and chronic liver disease are common worldwide and
significantly impact quality of life. The intricate link between these conditions, including how …

Methods Consecutive patients with idiopathic achalasia (type I and II) were randomized to
receive short (3 cm) or long esophageal myotomy (≥ 6 cm). Both groups were compared for …

Background and Aims GERD is common after peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM).
Selective sparing of oblique fibers may reduce the incidence of reflux esophagitis after …

Esophageal epiphrenic diverticula (EED) are rare pulsion-type outpouchings at the lower
end of esophagus. Traditionally, surgery has been performed in EED. More recently, per …

Submucosal endoscopy or third-space endoscopy utilizes the potential space between the
mucosal and muscularis layers of the gastrointestinal tract to execute therapeutic …

Background and Aims Mucosal injury (MI) is one of the most common perioperative adverse
events of per-oral endoscopic myotomy (POEM). Severe undertreated MI may lead to …

Background Peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) is nowadays a standard method for
treatment of achalasia; nevertheless, it remains an invasive intervention with corresponding …

The capabilities of interventional gastrointestinal endoscopy have significantly increased
over the past several decades. Improvements in devices and techniques have eased the …

Background and aims Achalasia cardia is rare in children and optimum endoscopic
management options are not well known. Peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) is a novel …