Background Peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) is an evolving therapeutic modality for
achalasia. We aim to determine efficacy of POEM for the treatment of achalasia and …

Achalasia is an uncommon esophageal motility disorder in which there is selective loss of
inhibitory neurons resulting in loss of peristalsis and failure of adequate relaxation of the …

Achalasia is a relatively rare primary motor esophageal disorder, characterized by absence
of relaxations of the lower esophageal sphincter and of peristalsis along the esophageal …

Achalasia is a primary esophageal motor disorder of unknown etiology characterized by
degeneration of the myenteric plexus, which results in impaired relaxation of the …

Background The recently developed technique for peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) has
been shown to be effective in several short-term studies. Longer term outcome data are …

Background Limited data exist on the use of peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) for
therapy of spastic esophageal disorders (SEDs). Objective To study the efficacy and safety …

ESGE recommends the use of a graded pneumatic dilation protocol in achalasia, starting
with a 30-mm dilation and followed by a 35-mm dilation at a planned interval of 2–4 weeks …

Background and Aims Per-oral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) has received wide acceptance
as a highly effective and safe treatment for esophageal achalasia. Short-term and small …

Introduction Gastroparesis is a condition characterized by delayed gastric emptying, and a
constellation of symptoms, including nausea, vomiting, early satiety, and bloating. Although …

Background and study aims: Peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) is now a widely used
treatment for esophageal achalasia, supported by several large cohort studies. Although …