ArticleJournal of neurogastroenterology and motility2016
Per Oral Endoscopic Myotomy in Children with Achalasia Cardia.
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- The application of gastrointestinal endoscopy in children: a narrative review.Frontiers in pediatrics · 2025Review
- Achalasia in the Elderly: Diagnostic Approach and a Proposed Treatment Algorithm Based on a Comprehensive Literature Review.Journal of clinical medicine · 2021Review
- Comparison of Short Versus Long Esophageal Myotomy in Cases With Idiopathic Achalasia: A Randomized Controlled Trial.Journal of neurogastroenterology and motility · 2021Article
- Evolution in the Practice of Pediatric Endoscopy and Sedation.Frontiers in pediatrics · 2021Review
- Short-term safety and efficacy of peroral endoscopic myotomy for the treatment of achalasia in children.Journal of gastroenterology · 2020Article
- Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy as a Novel Treatment for Achalasia: Patient Selection and Perspectives.Clinical and experimental gastroenterology · 2020Review
- Outcome of peroral endoscopic myotomy in children with achalasia.Surgical endoscopy · 2019Article
- 2007-2019: a "Third"-Space Odyssey in the Endoscopic Management of Gastrointestinal Tract Diseases.Current treatment options in gastroenterology · 2019Review
- POEM in the Treatment of Esophageal Disorders.Current treatment options in gastroenterology · 2018Review
- Advanced Therapeutic Gastrointestinal Endoscopy in Children - Today and Tomorrow.Clinical endoscopy · 2018Review
- Pediatric enteric neuropathies: diagnosis and current management.Current opinion in pediatrics · 2017Review
- Peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) for treating esophageal motility disorders.Annals of translational medicine · 2017Review
- Evaluation and Management of Achalasia Cardia in Children: A Retrospective Observational Study.Journal of Indian Association of Pediatric SurgeonsArticle
- Laparoscopic Heller myotomy versus peroral endoscopic myotomy in children with esophageal achalasia: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Annals of gastroenterologyArticle
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Abstract
BACKGROUND/
aimsAchalasia cardia (AC) is a motility disorder, characterized by impaired lower esophageal sphincter relaxation and absence of esophageal peristalsis. AC is rare in children with unclear optimum management strategies. Per oral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) is a novel technique for management of achalasia with encouraging results in adult patients. The efficacy and safety of POEM is not known for pediatric AC. The aim of our study was to evaluate the safety and efficacy of POEM in children with achalasia cardia.
methodsThe data of all children (< 18 years) who underwent POEM at our center was retrospectively analysed. Symptoms were analysed using a validated score (Eckardt score) at regular predefined intervals. Objective parameters including high-resolution manometry, timed barium swallow and esophagogastroduodenoscopy were assessed before the procedure and at 1-year follow-up. Clinical success was defined as an Eckardt score ≤ 3.
resultsA total of 15 children underwent POEM during the specified period. Ten out of 15 (10/15) completed 1-year follow-up. Median operative time was 100 (38-240) minutes. Mean pre and post procedure LES pressure were 36.64 ± 11.08 mmHg and 15.65 ± 5.73 mmHg, respectively (
conclusionsPOEM is safe and effective for children and adolescents with achalasia. Future trials with larger sample size are warranted to establish its efficacy in pediatric AC.
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