Peroral endoscopic remyotomy for failed Heller myotomy: a prospective single-center study

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Ping‐Hong Zhou · Fudan University

Quan‐Lin Li · Fudan University

Lu Yao · Fudan University

Mei‐Dong Xu · Fudan University

Wei Chen · Fudan University

Ming‐Yan Cai · Fudan University

Jianwei Hu · Fudan University

Abstract

POEM seems to be a promising new treatment for failed Heller myotomy resulting in short-term symptom relief in > 90 % of cases. Previous Heller myotomy may make subsequent endoscopic remyotomy more challenging, but does not prevent successful POEM.

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Gastroesophageal reflux and treatments Esophageal and GI Pathology Dysphagia Assessment and Management

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Published in: Endoscopy

Volume 45, Issue 03, pp. 161-166

DOI: 10.1055/s-0032-1326203

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Peroral endoscopic remyotomy for failed Heller myotomy: a prospective single-center study

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