The Clinical Efficacy, and Long-Term Outcomes Between Pneumatic Dilation and Laparoscopic Heller Myotomy in Achalasia.

Achalasia is the most well-known motility disorder, characterized by the lack of optimal relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter during swallowing and the absence of peristalsis of the esophageal body. Laparoscopic Heller esocardiomyotomy (LHM) and pneumatic dilation (PD) were the main treatment options for achalasia. Currently, the therapeutic methods are complemented by per-oral endoscopic myotomy (POEM).

Laparoscopic Esocardiomyotomy-Risk Factors and Implications of Intraoperative Mucosal Perforation.

Background: Mucosal perforation during laparoscopic esocardiomyotomy is quite frequent, and its consequences cannot always be neglected. The purpose of the study is to investigate the risk factors for intraoperative mucosal perforation and its implications on the postoperative outcomes and the functional results three months postoperatively.

Material And Methods: We retrospectively identified the patients with laparoscopic esocardiomyotomy performed at Sf.

Management of Esophageal Perforations During Achalasia Treatment Experience of the General and Esophageal Surgery Clinic, Sf Maria Hospital.

Achalasia is a motility disorder characterized by the absence of optimal relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) with swallowing and lack of peristalsis of the esophageal body. Excepting temporary medical options, the treatment aims to lower the LES pressure by endoscopic or surgical means. Either method involves a risk of perforation.

The Role of Esophageal Stenting in the Management of Anastomotic Leaks after Esophageal and Esophago-Gastric Cancer Resections. Literature Review.

Anastomotic fistulas after surgery for esophageal cancer, remain a challenge for both the surgeon and the gastroenterologist. The aim of the study is to highlight the role of esophageal stenting in the management of leaks after esophagectomy for malignancies. We reviewed the available literature on the endoscopic treatment of esophageal anastomotic leaks, especially articles on endoscopic stenting in the management of this complication.

Early Postoperative Complications of Thoracic Esophageal Diverticula: A Review of 10 Cases from "Saint Mary" Hospital, Bucharest, Romania.

Unlabelled: Thoracic esophageal diverticulum is a rare pathology frequently associated with esophageal motility disorders. Surgery is the only option in patients with severe symptoms.

Method: This is a retrospective case series study of 10 patients who underwent diverticulectomy for thoracic (epiphrenic or mid-esophageal) diverticula.