New endoscopic classification of esophageal mucosa in achalasia: A predictor for submucosal fibrosis

Background/Aim: In this study, we aim to investigate the predicting ability of one new endoscopic classification of esophageal mucosa in achalasia (EMIA) for submucosal fibrosis (SMF) affecting the success of peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM). Patients and Methods: The endoscopic and clinical data o...

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Main Authors: Xiuxue Feng, Enqiang Linghu, Ningli Chai, Hui Ding
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2018-01-01
Series:The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology
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Online Access:http://www.saudijgastro.com/article.asp?issn=1319-3767;year=2018;volume=24;issue=2;spage=122;epage=128;aulast=Feng