Peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) for esophageal achalasia

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Authors

Haruhiro Inoue · Showa University Northern Yokohama Hospital

Hironobu Minami · Showa University Northern Yokohama Hospital

Yasutoshi Kobayashi · Showa University Northern Yokohama Hospital

Yuki Sato · Showa University Northern Yokohama Hospital

Makoto Kaga · Showa University Northern Yokohama Hospital

Michimasa Suzuki · Showa University Northern Yokohama Hospital

Hitoshi Satodate

Abstract

The short-term outcome of POEM for achalasia was excellent; further studies on long-term efficacy and on comparison of POEM with other interventional therapies are awaited.

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Esophageal and GI Pathology Gastroesophageal reflux and treatments Gastrointestinal disorders and treatments

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Published in: Endoscopy

Volume 42, Issue 04, pp. 265-271

DOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1244080

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Peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) for esophageal achalasia

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