Publications by authors named "Zoi Vrakopoulou"
Article Synopsis
- Peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) is an effective, minimally invasive treatment for achalasia, yet it has high postoperative reflux rates, which can be addressed by using functional luminal imaging probes (FLIP) during the procedure.
- A study involving 142 patients across two UK medical centers showed that 90% had successful outcomes (Eckardt scores under 3) at 6 weeks post-surgery, with further improvements in symptom resolution rates in later cases.
- Shorter myotomies (less than 7 cm) demonstrated higher clinical success and lower proton-pump inhibitor usage, indicating tailoring myotomy length using FLIP data could enhance patient outcomes, though more research is necessary for refining optimal techniques.
