Efficacy and Safety of Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy for Esophageal Achalasia and Achalasia-Related Diseases in Patients Aged 75 Years and Over

Efficacy and Safety of Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy for Esophageal Achalasia and Achalasia-Related Diseases in Patients Aged 75 Years and Over

Peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) has become a popular treatment for esophageal achalasia and other esophageal motility disorders. However, its efficacy and safety in elderly patients are unclear. To clarify that, we reviewed the medical records of patients who underwent POEM in our hospital. A tota...

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Main Authors: Jun Nakamura, Takuto Hikichi, Minami Hashimoto, Mika Takasumi, Tsunetaka Kato, Ryoichiro Kobashi, Takumi Yanagita, Rei Suzuki, Mitsuru Sugimoto, Yuki Sato, Hiroki Irie, Tadayuki Takagi, Masao Kobayakawa, Hiromasa Ohira
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-12-01
Series:Healthcare
Subjects:
elderly people
esophageal achalasia
gastroesophageal reflux disease
jackhammer esophagus
peroral endoscopic myotomy
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/9/12/1668

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