Category: Achalasia
Advances in Diagnostic Accuracy and Treatment of Achalasia
G&H How is achalasia currently defined, and how common is this disorder? PK Achalasia is usually described as a swallowing disorder. However, this term is a […]
Tailoring Therapy for Achalasia
Abstract: Achalasia is a rare esophageal motility disorder with impaired lower esophageal sphincter (LES) opening and aperistalsis. The disease cannot be cured and aperistalsis cannot […]
The Use of Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy for the Management of Achalasia
G&H How is peroral endoscopic myotomy performed? MK Peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) is performed using a high-definition upper endoscope with a clear cap at its tip […]
An Overview of Achalasia and Its Subtypes
Abstract: Achalasia is one of the most studied esophageal motility disorders. However, the pathophysiology and reasons that patients develop achalasia are still unclear. Patients often […]