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Retrograde myotomy: a variation in per oral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) technique
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In brief
In brief
This article describes a retrograde dissection modification of the POEM procedure for achalasia treatment. The technique prioritizes early division of lower esophageal and upper gastric circular muscle fibers, potentially improving procedural safety and outcomes in endoscopic myotomy.
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POEM was developed as a minimally invasive method for the treatment of achalasia. Our retrograde dissection modification allows the most critical portion of the case, namely division of the lower esophageal and upper gastric circular muscle fibers, to be performed earlier in the case. This ensures a …
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