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Robotic Myotomy and Partial Fundoplication for Achalasia
Published on: August 11, 2023
Peroral endoscopic myotomy assisted with an elastic ring for achalasia with obvious submucosal fibrosis: A case
1Department of Gastroenterology, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Qingdao 266035, Shandong Province, China.
Background:
Peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) is an established treatment option for esophageal achalasia. However, technical challenges and failures exist. Submucosal fibrosis is a rare cause of aborted POEM procedures.
Case Summary:
We performed POEM with an elastic ring for achalasia with obvious submucosal fibrosis. The short-term outcome was excellent, surgery time was significantly shorter, and success rate was higher with POEM for achalasia with obvious submucosal fibrosis.
Conclusion:
POEM performed with an elastic ring is a feasible and effective endoscopic treatment modality for achalasia with obvious submucosal fibrosis.
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