Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia: A Prospective Single Center Study

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Authors

Daniel von Renteln · Universität Hamburg

Haruhiro Inoue · Showa University Northern Yokohama Hospital

Hiromi Minami · Showa University Northern Yokohama Hospital

Yuki B. Werner · Universität Hamburg

Andrea Pace · University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf

Jan Felix Kersten · University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf

Chressen Much

Abstract

POEM is a promising new treatment for achalasia resulting in short-term symptom relief in >90% of cases. Studies evaluating long-term efficacy and comparing POEM with established treatments have been initiated.

Topics & Keywords

Gastroesophageal reflux and treatments Esophageal and GI Pathology Eosinophilic Esophagitis

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: The American Journal of Gastroenterology

Volume 107, Issue 3, pp. 411-417

DOI: 10.1038/ajg.2011.388

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