Most studies that evaluate the epidemiology of achalasia are retrospective. Studies on the
incidence and prevalence of achalasia come mostly from the United Kingdom, but there …

Controversy exists with regard to the optimal treatment for achalasia and whether
surveillance for early recognition of late complications is indicated. Currently, surgical …

Achalasia is a relatively rare primary motor esophageal disorder, characterized by absence
of relaxations of the lower esophageal sphincter and of peristalsis along the esophageal …

Background The type of fundoplication that should be performed in conjunction with Heller
myotomy for esophageal achalasia is controversial. We prospectively compared anterior …

Background and Aims Peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) is becoming the treatment of
choice for achalasia. Data beyond 3 years are emerging but are limited. We herein report …

Background A new manometric classification of esophageal achalasia has recently been
proposed that also suggests a correlation with the final outcome of treatment. The aim of this …

Background and Aims Per-oral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) has received wide acceptance
as a highly effective and safe treatment for esophageal achalasia. Short-term and small …

Background The functional lumen imaging probe (FLIP) is a novel diagnostic tool that can
be used to measure esophagogastric junction (EGJ) distensibility. In this study, we …

Peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) is a novel approach to performing esophageal
myotomy for the treatment of achalasia. This review aims to assess subjective and objective …

BACKGROUND: Peroral endoscopic myotomy has been developed to provide a less
invasive treatment for oesophageal achalasia compared to surgical cardiomyotomy. AIMS …