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01-03-2021 | Upper Gastrointestinal Series | Original Scientific Report

Intraoperative Esophagogastroduodenoscopy During Heller Myotomy: Evaluating Guidelines

Authors: Elizabeth H. Bruenderman, Neal Bhutiani, Robert C. G. Martin, Matthew P. Fox, Victor H. van Berkel, Stacy B. Block, Farid J. Kehdy

Published in: World Journal of Surgery | Issue 3/2021

Abstract

Background

National guidelines suggest routine intraoperative esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) during laparoscopic Heller myotomy (LHM) to assess for mucosal perforation and myotomy adequacy, but the utility of this is unknown. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of intraoperative EGD on outcomes after LHM.

Methods

Patients who underwent LHM in a single center were retrospectively identified. Outcomes were compared between patients who did and did not undergo intraoperative EGD.

Results

Sixty-one patients were reviewed: 46 (75%) underwent intraoperative EGD and 15 (25%) did not. Mucosal perforations occurred in 2 (4%) of the EGD group and 3 (20%) of the non-EGD group (p = 0.06). All perforations, regardless of EGD use, were recognized laparoscopically. There were no postoperative leaks. Failed myotomy occurred in 5 (11%) who underwent EGD and 1 (7%) who did not (p = 0.64).

Conclusions

Because EGD does not appear to improve outcomes after LHM, we emphasize its selective, rather than routine, use.

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Title: Intraoperative Esophagogastroduodenoscopy During Heller Myotomy: Evaluating Guidelines
Authors: Elizabeth H. Bruenderman
Neal Bhutiani
Robert C. G. Martin
Matthew P. Fox
Victor H. van Berkel
Stacy B. Block
Farid J. Kehdy
Publication date: 01-03-2021
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Keywords: Upper Gastrointestinal Series
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
Gastric Fundoplication
Gastric Fundoplication
Published in: World Journal of Surgery / Issue 3/2021
Print ISSN: 0364-2313
Electronic ISSN: 1432-2323
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00268-020-05870-y

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Intraoperative Esophagogastroduodenoscopy During Heller Myotomy: Evaluating Guidelines

Abstract

Background

Methods

Results

Conclusions

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Results

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