Open AccessEndoscopic ultrasound-measured muscular thickness of the lower esophageal sphincter and long-term prognosis after peroral endoscopic myotomy for achalasia
Author(s) -
Yi Liao,
Tingyue Xiao,
Yufan Wu,
Jingjing Zhang,
Baozhen Zhang,
Yidan Wang,
Sheng Wang,
Xiang Liu,
Siyu Sun,
Jintao Guo
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
world journal of gastroenterology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.427
H-Index - 155
eISSN - 2219-2840
pISSN - 1007-9327
DOI - 10.3748/wjg.v26.i38.5863
Subject(s) - achalasia , myotomy , esophageal sphincter , medicine , endoscopic ultrasound , surgery , esophagus , endoscopy , esophageal disease , reflux , disease
People with achalasia typically have a thick lower esophageal muscularis propria (LEMP), and peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) has been effective in treating most patients. LEMP thickness may be associated with the outcomes and prognosis after POEM. However, more evidence is needed regarding the relationship between LEMP thickness and patient prognosis after POEM.