Objectively Confirmed Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Following Per Oral Endoscopic Myotomy Higher in Obese Patients (BMI>30)

Conclusions: POEM provides symptomatic relief and reduced Eckardt scores in patient with achalasia and other esophageal motility disorders. Patients who undergo POEM are at risk for developing gastroesophageal reflux disease especially in obese patients.
Source: Surgical Laparoscopy, Endoscopy and Percutaneous Techniques - Category: Surgery Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research