Two-Person Technique of Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy for Achalasia with an Advanced Endoscopist and a Thoracic Surgeon: Initial Experience
Background and Aims. We initiated peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) utilizing a two-person technique with combination of an advanced endoscopist and a thoracic surgeon with complementary skills. Our aim was to determine the feasibility and outcomes in initial 20 patients. Methods. In this observatio...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2016-01-01
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Series: | Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/2656101 |