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Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia in a 10-Year-Old Male Patient.


ABSTRACT: Peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) is a new endoscopic treatment for achalasia with very good short-term results in adults. Data about POEM in pediatric patients are missing. We present the case of a 10-year-old male patient with type I (classic) achalasia, successfully treated with POEM. The procedure was accomplished in a similar fashion to the technique used in adults. Short-term results were fine, with a complete control of dysphagia and absence of reflux. We suggest that POEM is a suitable option in pediatric patients-similar to adults-but long-term results must be awaited.

SUBMITTER: Filser J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4487114 | biostudies-other | 2015 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-other

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