Gastrointestinal endoscopy
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Gastrointest. Endosc. · Jan 2013
Subjective and objective data on esophageal manometry and impedance pH monitoring 1 year after endoscopic full-thickness plication for the treatment of GERD by using multiple plication implants.
Subjective and especially objective data after endoluminal full-thickness gastroplication are scarce. ⋯ Endoscopic plication is safe and improves objective and subjective parameters at 1-year follow-up, without side effects seen after laparoscopic fundoplication. Further studies on the clinical merit of this procedure in specific patient populations are warranted.
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Gastrointest. Endosc. · Jan 2013
Peroral endoscopic myotomy for treatment of achalasia: from bench to bedside (with video).
Peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) is a novel approach to performing esophageal myotomy through a long submucosal tunnel. ⋯ POEM is a feasible, safe, and effective treatment for achalasia.