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A Mastery Approach to Complex Esophageal DiseasesTreatment Modalities for Achalasia

A Mastery Approach to Complex Esophageal Diseases: Treatment Modalities for Achalasia [Esophageal achalasiaEsophageal achalasiaAchalasia is an uncommon motility disorder of the esophagus characterized by failure of relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) and absence of progressive peristalsis in the distal esophagus. Prior to treatment, it is imperative that other processes that may mimic achalasia are ruled out. Diagnosis is established by way of esophageal manometry in conjunction with an esophagram and esophagogastroduodenoscopy. A variety of treatment options are available to relieve outflow obstruction and improve symptoms with per-oral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) emerging as a novel and effective endoscopic approach in the management of the disease. This chapter will review treatment modalities for achalasia.] http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png

A Mastery Approach to Complex Esophageal DiseasesTreatment Modalities for Achalasia

Editors: Oleynikov, Dmitry; Fisichella, P. Marco
Mousa, Omar Y.; Brahmbhatt, Bhaumik; Woodward, Timothy A.
Springer Journals — Apr 21, 2018
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Springer International Publishing
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© Springer International Publishing AG, part of Springer Nature 2018
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978-3-319-75794-0
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75 –88
DOI
10.1007/978-3-319-75795-7_6
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Abstract

[Esophageal achalasiaEsophageal achalasiaAchalasia is an uncommon motility disorder of the esophagus characterized by failure of relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) and absence of progressive peristalsis in the distal esophagus. Prior to treatment, it is imperative that other processes that may mimic achalasia are ruled out. Diagnosis is established by way of esophageal manometry in conjunction with an esophagram and esophagogastroduodenoscopy. A variety of treatment options are available to relieve outflow obstruction and improve symptoms with per-oral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) emerging as a novel and effective endoscopic approach in the management of the disease. This chapter will review treatment modalities for achalasia.]

Published: Apr 21, 2018

Keywords: Achalasia; POEM; Dilation; Manometry; Heller myotomy; Fundoplication; Lower esophageal sphincter

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