Jackhammer esophagus: high-resolution manometry and therapeutic approach using peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM).
Dis Esophagus
; 29(6): 695-6, 2016 Aug.
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ABSTRACT
We present the first report on peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) in the treatment of jackhammer esophagus. A 34-year-old female patient was newly diagnosed with a jackhammer esophagus. After failure of medical treatment, the patient underwent POEM procedure for myotomy of the spastic segment. Postoperatively, a mild emphysema and pneumothorax occurred that required drainage and antibiotic therapy until full recovery. Discharge was possible after 5 days. Six months later, she presented with recurrent but mild pain due to a remnant spastic segment proximal to the myotomy. Endoscopic balloon dilation was performed twice within 6 weeks with full symptomatic relief of pain and mild symptoms of dysphagia.
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Trastornos de la Motilidad Esofágica
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Adult
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Female
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Humans
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En
Revista:
Dis Esophagus
Asunto de la revista:
GASTROENTEROLOGIA
Año:
2016
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Article
País de afiliación:
Alemania