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A novel method of endoscopic-assisted esophageal clearance in advanced achalasia
BACKGROUND AND STUDY AIMS : In order to perform peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) safely, retained liquid and food debris must be removed before the procedure is started. We developed a novel technique using a super-slim gastroscope, and a gastric tube to remove retained food debris in achalasia pat...
Autores principales: | , , , , , , , , , |
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Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
Lenguaje: | English |
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© Georg Thieme Verlag KG
2018
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Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5770261/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29344565 http://dx.doi.org/10.1055/s-0043-122229 |
Sumario: | BACKGROUND AND STUDY AIMS : In order to perform peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) safely, retained liquid and food debris must be removed before the procedure is started. We developed a novel technique using a super-slim gastroscope, and a gastric tube to remove retained food debris in achalasia patients. In this study, the safety and efficacy of this novel technique were investigated PATIENTS AND METHODS : Eleven patients with achalasia were enrolled in this study and underwent this novel method for esophageal clearance. RESULTS: All patients had complete clearance of the retained food debris using this method. The median procedure time (range) was 13 (6 – 30) minutes. There were no serious adverse events (AEs) and one minor AE of mucosal erythema due to mucosal suctioning. CONCLUSION: This novel method for esophageal clearance is safe and effective in achalasia patients with large amounts of retained food debris. |
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