A novel method of endoscopic-assisted esophageal clearance in advanced achalasia

Background and study aims In order to perform peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) safely, retained liquid and food debris must be removed before the procedure is started. We developed a novel technique using a super-slim gastroscope, and a gastric tube to remove retained food debris in achalasia patie...

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Main Authors: Shinwa Tanaka, Fumiaki Kawara, Takashi Toyonaga, Robert Bechara, Namiko Hoshi, Hirofumi Abe, Yoshiko Ohara, Tsukasa Ishida, Yoshinori Morita, Eiji Umegaki
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Georg Thieme Verlag KG 2018-01-01
Series:Endoscopy International Open
Online Access:http://www.thieme-connect.de/DOI/DOI?10.1055/s-0043-122229