Tag Archives: achalasia

A More Effective Treatment for Achalasia

Posted on August 12, 2013 by Kristine Novak, PhD, Science Editor

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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Achalasia, Pneumatic Dilation, Risks, and Repairs

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Kristine Novak, PhD, Science Editor

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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