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  1. 07-03-2024 | Achalasia | OriginalPaper

    Long-term efficacy of peroral endoscopic myotomy for achalasia under different criteria

  2. Open Access 01-12-2024 | Achalasia | OriginalPaper

    Abnormal performance of peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM): a case misdiagnosed as achalasia of cardia

    AC is a primary esophageal dyskinesia disease of unknown etiology, with an annual reported incidence of about 1 in 100,000 worldwide [ 1 ], characterized by poor relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter and loss of peristalsis of the esophagus …

  3. Open Access 01-12-2024 | Achalasia | OriginalPaper

    Perioperative outcomes of the surgical management of achalasia in two tertiary Cameroonian hospitals: a cohort study

    Achalasia of the cardia (AC) is a primary motor disorder of the esophagus characterized by an absence of esophageal peristaltic movements (due to a selective and irreversible decrease in esophageal submucosa innervation) as well as an absence of …

  4. 12-03-2024 | Achalasia | OriginalPaper

    The interplay between alterations in esophageal microbiota associated with Th17 immune response and impaired LC20 phosphorylation in achalasia

    Achalasia is an esophageal motility disorder characterized by the impaired relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) during swallowing and the absence of peristalsis. Owing to dysphagia and the associated chest pain, achalasia negatively …

  5. 02-04-2024 | Achalasia | Online First

    Efficacy and safety of laparoscopic Heller’s myotomy versus pneumatic dilatation for achalasia: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

    Achalasia is an esophageal motility disorder that is characterized by the failure of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) to relax [ 1 – 3 ]. It occurs due to the degeneration of the myenteric plexus and presents with dysphagia, accumulation of the …

  6. 02-03-2024 | Achalasia | Online First

    Role of modified Glasgow Prognostic Score in patients with achalasia who underwent laparoscopic Heller-myotomy with Dor-fundoplication

    Achalasia is a relatively rare motility disorder characterized by impaired lower esophageal sphincter LES relaxation and a lack of peristalsis, with an incidence of 1–2 per 100,000 persons [ 1 ]. Dysphagia, regurgitation, vomiting, and non-cardiac …

  7. 15-12-2023 | Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease | OriginalPaper

    Laparoscopic Heller myotomy with Toupet fundoplication: revisiting GERD in treated achalasia

    A single-institution retrospective review of adult patients (≧ 18 years old) with achalasia who underwent LHM+T fundoplication from January 2012 to April 2022 was performed. Patients with achalasia as confirmed by high-resolution manometry (HRM) …

  8. 27-11-2023 | OriginalPaper

    Long-term outcomes of laparoscopic Heller’s myotomy with angle of His accentuation in patients of achalasia cardia

  9. Open Access 01-12-2023 | Myasthenia Gravis | OriginalPaper

    Myasthenia gravis with achalasia secondary to thymoma: a case report and literature review

    Myasthenia gravis (MG) is an autoimmune neuromuscular junction disorder characterized by fatigable muscle weakness and the presence of autoantibodies, with acetylcholine receptor (AChR) antibodies presented in up to 80% of individuals with …

  10. 30-08-2023 | Achalasia | ReviewPaper

    Surgical Options for End-Stage Achalasia

    Purpose of Review: Achalasia is one of the most commonly described primary esophageal motility disorders worldwide, but there is significant controversy regarding ideal management of end-stage disease. This article reviews the definition of …

  11. Open Access 25-10-2023 | Achalasia | OriginalPaper

    Intraoperative distensibility measurement in POEM for achalasia: impact on patient outcome and associations with other outcome variables at 1-year follow-up

  12. Open Access 01-12-2023 | Achalasia | OriginalPaper

    Surgical approaches for achalasia and obesity: a systematic review and patient-level meta-analysis

    While achalasia and obesity uncommonly co-occur [ 1 ], there is increasing epidemiological evidence linking these two conditions [ 2 – 4 ]. Firstly, achalasia is more prevalent in the surgery-naive obese population than in the general population [ …

  13. 24-04-2023 | Dysphagia | OriginalPaper

    The relationship between manometric subtype and symptom details in achalasia

    Dysphagia and chest pain are two major symptoms that are often seen in patients with achalasia. Dysphagia often starts mild at first and usually gets worse gradually, until finally the patients feel dysphagia at every meal. [ 1 – 3 ] In clinical …

  14. 10-08-2023 | Achalasia | OriginalPaper

    Quantifying the subjective: length-to-height ratio characterizes achalasia esophageal tortuosity

  15. 21-11-2022 | SARS-CoV-2 | Letter

    Post-COVID-19 Achalasia?

  16. 21-12-2022 | Acute Myeloid Leukemia | Online First

    Acute myeloid leukemia presenting as achalasia cardia

  17. 24-01-2023 | Obesity | BriefCommunication

    Laparascopic Adjustable Gastric Band Leading to Delayed Achalasia-Like Symptoms and Presentation

    Esophageal dilation and motility disorders can happen years after laparascopic adjustable gastric band surgery. Achalasia-like is defined by persistent motility disorder after gastric band deflation. A 54-year-old woman, with medical history of …

  18. Open Access 01-12-2023 | OriginalPaper

    Anesthetic management of a patient with achalasia, a disease with a considerable risk for aspiration under anesthesia

    Achalasia is a motility disorder of the esophagus, characterized by aperistalsis and impaired relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES). The etiology of achalasia is considered to involve selective loss of neurons in the myenteric plexus …

  19. 12-06-2023 | Acupuncture | OriginalPaper

    Esophageal Motility in Patients with Achalasia After Acupuncture

    Some studies have assessed the effect of acupuncture on gastrointestinal motility 1 ; however, Eastern studies frequently do not adopt rigid protocols based on sham acupuncture to avoid the placebo effect. The effect of acupuncture on esophageal …

  20. Open Access 01-12-2022 | Rapid Sequence Induction | OriginalPaper

    Pediatric anesthesia and achalasia: 10 years’ experience in peroral endoscopy myotomy management

    Peroral endoscopy myotomy (POEM) is a new endoscopic technique for the treatment of achalasia, which encompasses the concepts of natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery [ 1 ].

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