Achalasia cardia, the most prevalent primary esophageal motility disorder, is predominantly
characterized by symptoms of dysphagia and regurgitation. The principal therapeutic …

Background Peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) is increasingly being used as the
endoscopic treatment option for achalasia. Data are limited as to the comparative efficacy of …

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 …

Objective Peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) has become standard treatment for
achalasia with comparable efficacy to surgery. In most of published series, the length of …

Background and study aims Per-oral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) is associated with a
short-term clinical response of 82% to 100% in treatment of patients with achalasia. Data are …

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 considered a primary treatment
modality for achalasia. It can be performed using either the anterior or posterior approach. A …

Purpose of review: This review aims to provide an overview of the current role of per oral
endoscopic myotomy (POEM) in the management of primary esophageal motility disorders …

Peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) is an established frontline treatment modality for
achalasia cardia. Since its initial description, several modifications have been proposed to …

Achalasia is an esophageal motor disorder characterized by impaired relaxation of the lower
esophageal sphincter (LES) and absent peristalsis in the smooth muscle esophageal body …