Quality of life in patients with achalasia: Associations with Eckardt score and objective treatment outcomes after peroral endoscopic myotomy

Conclusions Achalasia is associated with severe QoL impairment. Following POEM, a significant and clinically relevant QoL improvement is observed. QoL is associated with ES, but not with objective results after POEM. [...] Georg Thieme Verlag KG Rüdigerstraße 14, 70469 Stuttgart, GermanyArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  open access Full text

Source: Endoscopy International Open - December 15, 2022 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Evensen, Helge Hjermstad, Marianne Jensen Cvancarova, Milada Kristensen, Vendel Larssen, Lene Skattum, Jorunn Hauge, Truls Sandstad, Olav Medhus, Asle W. Tags: Original article Source Type: research