Achalasia is a chronic oesophageal motility disorder characterised by impaired relaxation of the lower oesophageal sphincter (LOS) and loss of peristalsis. This condition results in progressive ...
Individuals with achalasia showed a higher risk for mortality than matched reference individuals from the general population, with one additional death per six individuals with achalasia observed over ...
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Achalasia: Causes, Types, Symptoms and Treatments
Achalasia is a rare oesophageal disorder that impairs the ability of the esophagus to move food into the stomach. It occurs due to the gradual degeneration of oesophageal muscles and dysfunction of ...
(a) Diagnosed with achalasia; (b) Underwent peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) surgery for achalasia; (c) Severe reflux symptoms 23 months later; (d) Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma located 25 cm ...
An endoscope with a transparent cap enters through a 2 cm mucosal incision into the submucosal “third” space, approximately 5 cm proximal to the lower esophageal sphincter. Four distinct tissue layers ...
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