Peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) vs laparoscopic Heller myotomy (LHM) for the treatment of Type III achalasia in 75 patients: a multicenter comparative study - Concepedia

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Peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) vs laparoscopic Heller myotomy (LHM) for the treatment of Type III achalasia in 75 patients: a multicenter comparative study

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2015

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Vivek Kumbhari, Alan H. Tieu, Manabu Onimaru, Mohammad El Zein, Ezra N. Teitelbaum, Michael Ujiki, Matthew E. Gitelis, Rani J. Modayil, Eric S. Hungness, Stavros N. Stavropoulos,

Endoscopy International Open

Abstract

POEM allows for a longer myotomy than LHM, which may result in improved clinical outcomes. POEM appears to be an effective and safe alternative to LHM in patients with type III achalasia.

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