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Tag Archives: achalasia
A More Effective Treatment for Achalasia
A specialized endoscopic procedure called peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) is a safe and effective treatment for esophageal achalasia, according to the August issue of Gastroenterology. Achalasia is an esophageal motility disorder characterized by incomplete relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter, … Continue reading
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Tagged achalasia, Clinical Trial, endoscopy, esophagus, motility, muscle, non-invasvie, swallowing disorder, therapy, treatment
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Achalasia, Pneumatic Dilation, Risks, and Repairs
Pneumatic dilation as a treatment for achalasia is more likely to cause esophageal perforations in the elderly, but these tears can be successfully treated medically, rather than surgically, according to the February issue of Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology. Achalasia is … Continue reading
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Tagged achalasia, dilation, eating, esophagus, food, impaction, medicine, Surgery, swallowing, treatment
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