Prior treatment does not influence the performance or early outcome of per-oral endoscopic myotomy for achalasia

Conclusion Per-oral endoscopic myotomy is a safe and effective treatment for achalasia which improves dysphagia and disease-specific quality of life. Previous endoscopic or laparoscopic treatment of achalasia does not affect the performance or early outcome of POEM.

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Source: Surgical Endoscopy - March 23, 2016 Category: Surgery Source Type: research