A prospective analysis of GERD after POEM on anterior myotomy

201568 citationsJournal Articlehybrid Open Access

Authors

Hironari Shiwaku

Haruhiro Inoue · Showa University

Takamitsu Sasaki · Fukuoka University

Kanefumi Yamashita · Fukuoka University

Toshihiro Ohmiya · Fukuoka University

Shinsuke Takeno · Fukuoka University

Satoshi Nimura · Fukuoka University

Abstract

POEM is effective and safe in treating achalasia, with no occurrence of clinically significant refractory GERD. Myotomy during POEM, especially of the gastric side, was not associated with ≥grade B (requiring medical intervention) reflux esophagitis. Extended gastric myotomy (2-3 cm) during POEM is recommended to improve outcomes.

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: Surgical Endoscopy

Volume 30, Issue 6, pp. 2496-2504

DOI: 10.1007/s00464-015-4507-0

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