Background and study aims Since per-oral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) was introduced in
2010, it has become accepted as one of the standard treatments for esophageal achalasia …

Background: Peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) is a particularly attractive intervention for
achalasia. Presently, POEM has been reported to be effective and safe for achalasia in …

Peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) is an established treatment for achalasia, yet there is
still a lack of technical standardization. No clear definition of 'long','standard', or 'short'POEM …

Peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) has demonstrated favorable short-term safety and
efficacy in older adults, while a comprehensive understanding of the long-term outcomes …

BACKGROUND As a less invasive technique, peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) has
recently been widely accepted for treating achalasia with an excellent safety profile …

Aim As the population ages, the proportion aged≥ 75 years is expected to increase. Many
studies on peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) as treatment for esophageal achalasia …

Background Peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) is a standard treatment for achalasia.
Several reports have described the efficacy and safety of POEM for elderly patients, but …

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Geriatric patients with existing studies on the safety and efficacy of peroral endoscopic
myotomy (POEM) for achalasia involve small sample sizes and single institutions. However …

Backgrounds and study aims Treatment of octogenarian patients with achalasia with
conventional treatments is effective but with compromised safety. Biodegradable stents (BS) …