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ArticleWorld journal of gastroenterology2023

Repeat peroral endoscopic myotomy with simultaneous submucosal and muscle dissection as a salvage option for recurrent achalasia.

Yun-Juan Lin, Sheng-Zhen Liu, Long-Song Li, Ke Han, Bo-Zong Shao, En-Qiang Linghu, Ning-Li Chai

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Yun-Juan LinDepartment of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Chinese PLA General Hospital and Chinese PLA Medical School, Beijing 100853, China.
Sheng-Zhen LiuDepartment of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, The First Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China.
Long-Song LiDepartment of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, The First Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China.
Ke HanDepartment of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, The First Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China.
Bo-Zong ShaoDepartment of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, The First Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China.
En-Qiang LinghuDepartment of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, The First Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China.
Ning-Li ChaiDepartment of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, The First Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China. chainingli@vip.163.com.
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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundFor recurrent achalasia after initial peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) failure, repeat POEM (Re-POEM) has been reported as a treatment option. However, severe esophageal interlayer adhesions caused by previous procedures impede the successful establishment of a submucosal tunnel and lead to aborted Re-POEM procedures. Our team previously described POEM with simultaneous submucosal and muscle dissection (POEM-SSMD) as a feasible solution for achalasia with severe interlayer adhesions.

aimTo investigate the effectiveness and safety of Re-POEM with simultaneous submucosal and muscle dissection (Re-POEM-SSMD).

methodsA total of 1049 patients with achalasia who underwent successful endoscopic myotomy at the Digestive Endoscopic Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital from December 2014 to May 2022 were reviewed. Patients with recurrent achalasia who experienced initial POEM clinical failure were retrospectively included in this study. The primary endpoint was retreatment clinical success, defined as an Eckardt score ≤ 3 during the postretreatment follow-up and no need for additional treatment. Procedure-related adverse events, changes in manometric lower esophageal sphincter (LES) pressure and reflux complications, as well as procedure-related parameters, were recorded.

resultsSixteen patients underwent Re-POEM (9 patients) or Re-POEM-SSMD (7 patients) successfully at a median of 45.5 mo (range, 4-95 mo) after initial POEM. During a median follow-up period of 31 mo (range, 7-96 mo), clinical success (Eckardt score ≤ 3) was achieved in 8 (88.9%) and 6 (85.7%) patients after Re-POEM and Re-POEM-SSMD, respectively (

conclusionIn conclusion, Re-POEM-SSMD appears to be a safe and effective salvage therapy for recurrent achalasia with severe interlayer adhesions.

Indexed as

Esophageal AchalasiaMyotomyNatural Orifice Endoscopic SurgeryEndoscopy, GastrointestinalEsophageal Sphincter, LowerEsophagoscopyHumansMusclesRetrospective StudiesTreatment OutcomeEsophageal achalasiaInterlayer adhesionPeroral endoscopic myotomyRecurrenceSalvage therapySimultaneous submucosal and muscle dissection

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PMID37124882
PMCPMC10134418
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