Per-oral endoscopic myotomy
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per-oral-endoscopic-myotomy-320-16182586
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Per-oral endoscopic myotomy
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The per-oral endoscopic myotomy, or POEM, is a minimally invasive surgical procedure for the treatment of achalasia wherein the inner circular muscle layer of the lower esophageal sphincter is divided through a submucosal tunnel. This enables food and liquids to pass into the stomach, a process that is impaired in achalasia. The tunnel is created, and the myotomy performed, using a flexible endoscope, meaning the entire procedure can be done without external incisions.
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Per-oral_endoscopic_myotomy
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2023-09-07T10:03:14Z
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