title: Endoscopic myotomy for achalasia.
abstract: POEM is an effective treatment of functional manometric esophageal outflow obstructive disorders with excellent relief of dysphagia. Reflux rates seem to be similar to that seen with traditional Heller myotomy with fundoplication. The POEM technique provides a true surgical esophageal myotomy without incisional pain. As such, POEM represents the first truly practical application of natural orifice surgery.
authors.forename: Christy M
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: Dunst
authors.forename: Ashwin A
authors.initials: AA
authors.lastname: Kurian
authors.forename: Lee L
authors.initials: LL
authors.lastname: Swanstrom
mesh_terms: D001037:Aphasia / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D004724:Endoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D004931:Esophageal Achalasia / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D005764:Gastroesophageal Reflux / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D009130:Muscle, Smooth / Q000601:surgery*; D016896:Treatment Outcome