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Blonski W, Slone S, Richter JE. Update on the Diagnosis and Treatment of Achalasia. Dysphagia 2023; 38:596-608. [PMID: 35585208 DOI: 10.1007/s00455-022-10435-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2021] [Accepted: 03/04/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Achalasia is a rare disease of the esophagus with impaired relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter and aperistalsis. The etiology is unknown but speculations include a viral or autoimmune etiology. All specialists dealing with swallowing and esophageal diseases should recognize the classic symptoms of dysphagia for solids/liquids, regurgitation, and choking, especially at night. High-resolution manometry is critical for the diagnosis with endoscopy and barium esophagram having a supportive role. The disease cannot be cured but most can return to near normal swallowing and a regular diet with appropriate therapy. Treatment includes smooth muscle relaxants, botulinum toxin injections to the lower sphincter, pneumatic dilation, Heller myotomy, and peroral endoscopic myotomy. One treatment does not fit all and a tailored approach through a multidiscipline team will give the best long-term outcomes.
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- Wojciech Blonski
- Division of Gastroenterology, James A. Haley VA Hospital, Tampa, FL, USA
- Division of Gastroenterology and Nutrition, Morsani College of Medicine, University of South Florida, 12901 Bruce B. Downs Blvd, MDC 72, Tampa, FL, 33612, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Nutrition, Morsani College of Medicine, University of South Florida, 12901 Bruce B. Downs Blvd, MDC 72, Tampa, FL, 33612, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Nutrition, Morsani College of Medicine, University of South Florida, 12901 Bruce B. Downs Blvd, MDC 72, Tampa, FL, 33612, USA.
- Joy McCann Culverhouse Center for Esophageal Diseases, Morsani College of Medicine, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, USA.
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Orlandini MF, Serafim MCA, Datrino LN, Tavares G, Tristão LS, Dos Santos CL, Bernardo WM, Tustumi F. Myotomy in sigmoid megaesophagus: is it applicable? A systematic review and meta-analysis. Dis Esophagus 2021; 34:6342447. [PMID: 34355243 DOI: 10.1093/dote/doab053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2021] [Revised: 07/02/2021] [Accepted: 07/18/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Achalasia may evolve to sigmoid megaesophagus in 10-15% of patients and is usually treated with esophagectomy, which has high morbi-mortality. Many surgeons debate the applicability of the Heller myotomy for treating sigmoid megaesophagus. This study intents to analyze the effectiveness of myotomy for treating patients with sigmoid megaesophagus. METHODS A systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted in PubMed, Cochrane, Lilacs and Embase alongside manual search of references. The inclusion criteria were clinical trials, cohort, case-series; patients with sigmoid megaesophagus and esophageal diameter ≥ 6 cm; and patients undergoing primary myotomy. The exclusion criteria were reviews, case reports, cross-sectional studies, editorials, letters, congress abstracts, full-text unavailability; previous surgical treatment for achalasia; and pediatric or animal model studies. No restrictions on language and date of publication, and no filters were applied. Subgroups analyses were performed to assess the laparoscopic myotomy perioperative outcomes. Besides, subgroup analyses were performed to assess the long-term outcomes of the studies with a follow-up time > 24 months. To verify heterogeneity, the I2 test was used. The random effects were applied, and the fixed model was evaluated as sensitivity analysis. To assess risk of bias and certainty of evidence, the tools ROBINS-I and GRADE were used, respectively. Registration number: CRD42020199667. RESULTS Sixteen articles were selected, encompassing 350 patients. The mean age ranged from 36 to 61 years old, and the mean follow-up ranged from 16 to 109 months. Complications rate was 0.08 (CI: 0.040-0.153; P = 0.01). Need for retreatment rate was 0.128 (CI: 0.031-0.409; P = 0.01). The probability of good or excellent outcomes after myotomy was 0.762 (CI: 0.703-0.812; P < 0.01). Postoperative mortality rate was 0.008 (CI: 0.004-0.015; P < 0.01). CONCLUSION Surgical myotomy is an option for avoiding esophagectomy in achalasia, with a low morbi-mortality rate and good results. It is effective for most patients and only a minority will demand retreatment.
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- Department of Evidence-Based Medicine, Centro Universitário Lusíada, Santos, Brazil
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- Department of Evidence-Based Medicine, Centro Universitário Lusíada, Santos, Brazil.,Department of Evidence-Based Medicine, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Evidence-Based Medicine, Centro Universitário Lusíada, Santos, Brazil.,Department of Evidence-Based Medicine, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.,Department of Surgery, Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein, São Paulo, Brazil
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Marom G, Jacob H, Benson A, Hershcovici T, Gefen R, Yuval JB, Brodie R, Rivkind AI, Mintz Y. The POEM bottom-up technique for achalasia. Surg Endosc 2020; 35:6117-6122. [PMID: 33104914 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-020-08106-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2020] [Accepted: 10/16/2020] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND POEM (Per Oral Endoscopic Myotomy) is rapidly becoming a valid option for surgical myotomy in achalasia patients. Several techniques to perform POEM are described, but all concentrate on the division of the circular muscle fibers in a proximal-to-distal fashion. Our aim is to present the distal-to-proximal, or the bottom-up technique using the Flush/Dual knife, which overcomes the disadvantages of the standard technique. METHODS A retrospective study on a prospectively maintained database was performed on all patients treated by POEM in our institution. Clinical presentation, operating time, adverse events, and outcomes were studied. RESULTS POEM was performed on 105 achalasia patients. The first 15 cases were performed using the standard technique and were compared to the next 90 cases performed using the bottom-up technique. The average preop Eckardt scores in the standard and bottom-up groups were 9.5 and 8.8, respectively, declining to 1.4 and 0.5, 3 months post myotomy (p < 0.001). The average procedure time was 111.2 min for the standard technique and 74.3 for the bottom-up technique. (p = 0.002). Perioperative adverse events included 14 instances of pneumoperitoneum, 3 tunnel leaks, and 4 patients with fever on postoperative day one. Pneumoperitoneum needing decompression and postoperative fever were more prevalent in the standard technique group. CONCLUSIONS As POEM is becoming more common for the treatment of achalasia, refinements of the technique and instruments used are valuable. We compared our experience of the standard technique to our bottom-up technique and found the latter to be equally effective as well as safer, faster, and easier. We, therefore, suggest considering performing POEM in this technique.
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- Gad Marom
- Department of General Surgery, Hadassah-Hebrew University Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Hadassah-Hebrew University Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Hadassah-Hebrew University Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Hadassah-Hebrew University Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Department of General Surgery, Hadassah-Hebrew University Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Department of General Surgery, Hadassah-Hebrew University Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Department of General Surgery, Hadassah-Hebrew University Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Department of General Surgery, Hadassah-Hebrew University Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Department of General Surgery, Hadassah-Hebrew University Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel.
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Soltany S, Hemmati HR, Toussy JA, Salehi D, Toosi PA. Therapeutic properties of botulinum toxin on chronic anal fissure treatment and the patient factors role. J Family Med Prim Care 2020; 9:1562-1566. [PMID: 32509650 PMCID: PMC7266196 DOI: 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_944_19] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2019] [Revised: 02/21/2020] [Accepted: 03/03/2020] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Background: One of the most frequent distressing diseases which causes anal pain and bleeding after defecation is anal fissure. Despite a poorly understood pathogenesis, the internal anal sphincter spasm has been identified to play a central role in pathogenesis. Recently, botulinum toxin is being used increasingly for the treatment of chronic anal fissure to achieve chemical sphincterotomy and reduce internal sphincter tonicity. Based on the heterogeneity among the published studies, we aimed this study to evaluate its healing rate and for recognizing the factors of patients which may affect the outcome. Subjects and Methods: In a prospective case series medical research, 106 patients who suffer from chronic anal fissure were treated by botulinum toxin injections. All patients received 30 units of botulinum toxin and were physically examined every week for 2 months. They were evaluated for bleeding, pain, hematoma, thrombosis, infection, incontinence, and healing of the fissure. At the end of the follow-up period, the fissure healing rate and its relation to age, gender, prior topical therapy, duration of symptoms, and the position of the fissure were assessed. Results: At the end of the study (8 weeks), the healing rate was 84.9% (90 patients responded to injections). Healing rate was higher in females and in patients who experienced a shorter duration of symptoms before injection. The mean healing time was 4.68 weeks. In addition, patients with one fissure (anterior or posterior) demonstrated higher healing rate and shorter healing time compared to patients with two fissures (anterior and posterior). Conclusion: This study demonstrated that botulinum toxin injection is safe and effective for the treatment of chronic anal fissures, with a low complication rate. In addition, the healing rate was higher in females, patients with shorter duration of symptoms, and those with one fissure.
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- Setareh Soltany
- Cancer Research Center, Kowsar Hospital, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran
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- Department of Surgery, Kowsar Hospital, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran
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- Department of Pathology, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran
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- Department of Medicine, School of Medicine, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran
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- Department of Medicine, School of Medicine, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran
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Peñaloza-Ramírez A, Suárez-Correa J, Báez-Blanco J, Sabogal-Gómez C, Kuan-Casas H, Sánchez-Pignalosa C, Aponte-Ordóñez P. In vivo experience with peroral endoscopic myotomy: An essential activity for developing the technique in humans. REVISTA DE GASTROENTEROLOGÍA DE MÉXICO (ENGLISH EDITION) 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.rgmxen.2017.05.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Kahrilas PJ, Katzka D, Richter JE. Clinical Practice Update: The Use of Per-Oral Endoscopic Myotomy in Achalasia: Expert Review and Best Practice Advice From the AGA Institute. Gastroenterology 2017; 153:1205-1211. [PMID: 28989059 PMCID: PMC5670013 DOI: 10.1053/j.gastro.2017.10.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 89] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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The purpose of this review is to describe a place for per-oral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) among the currently available robust treatments for achalasia. The recommendations outlined in this review are based on expert opinion and on relevant publications from PubMed and EMbase. The Clinical Practice Updates Committee of the American Gastroenterological Association proposes the following recommendations: 1) in determining the need for achalasia therapy, patient-specific parameters (Chicago Classification subtype, comorbidities, early vs late disease, primary or secondary causes) should be considered along with published efficacy data; 2) given the complexity of this procedure, POEM should be performed by experienced physicians in high-volume centers because an estimated 20-40 procedures are needed to achieve competence; 3) if the expertise is available, POEM should be considered as primary therapy for type III achalasia; 4) if the expertise is available, POEM should be considered as treatment option comparable with laparoscopic Heller myotomy for any of the achalasia syndromes; and 5) post-POEM patients should be considered high risk to develop reflux esophagitis and advised of the management considerations (potential indefinite proton pump inhibitor therapy and/or surveillance endoscopy) of this before undergoing the procedure.
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Peñaloza-Ramírez A, Suárez-Correa J, Báez-Blanco J, Sabogal-Gómez C, Kuan-Casas H, Sánchez-Pignalosa C, Aponte-Ordóñez P. In vivo experience with peroral endoscopic myotomy: An essential activity for developing the technique in humans. REVISTA DE GASTROENTEROLOGÍA DE MÉXICO 2017; 83:86-90. [PMID: 28711287 DOI: 10.1016/j.rgmx.2017.04.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2016] [Revised: 04/26/2017] [Accepted: 05/02/2017] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES Achalasia is the most widely studied esophageal motility disorder. No treatment has achieved completely satisfactory results. The laparoscopic Heller esophagomyotomy is currently the most accepted technique. With the advent of minimally invasive surgery, the appearance of peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) has promising results. The primary aim of our study was to perform peroral endoscopic esophagomyotomy in animal experimentation models to perfect the technique and later apply it to humans. The secondary aims were to evaluate the intraoperative and postoperative complications and to describe the anatomopathologic findings. MATERIALS AND METHODS An experimental study was conducted on 8 live porcine models that were followed for 30 days to identify postoperative complications. Necropsy was then performed to evaluate the histopathologic findings. The international requirements and regulations for animal experimentation were met. RESULTS The technique was carried out in all the models. There was one intraoperative death. Pneumothorax was observed in 50% of the units in experimentation and subcutaneous cervical emphysema in 75%, with no significant clinical repercussions. Histologic muscle layer (myotomy) involvement was above the gastroesophageal junction in 87% of the cases and below it in 25%. CONCLUSION Peroral endoscopic esophagomyotomy is a feasible, albeit complex, procedure that requires advanced training, and thus should be performed in highly specialized centers. Specific skills in advanced therapeutic endoscopic procedures of this type must continue to be developed through continuing education (ideally in in vivo models), to then be performed on humans.
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- A Peñaloza-Ramírez
- Programa de Especialización en Gastroenterología y Endoscopia Digestiva, Fundación Universitaria de Ciencias de la Salud-Sociedad de Cirugía de Bogotá, Servicio de Gastroenterología y Endoscopia Digestiva, Hospital de San José, Bogotá, Colombia.
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- Programa de Especialización en Gastroenterología y Endoscopia Digestiva, Fundación Universitaria de Ciencias de la Salud-Sociedad de Cirugía de Bogotá, Servicio de Gastroenterología y Endoscopia Digestiva, Hospital de San José, Bogotá, Colombia
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- Programa de Especialización en Gastroenterología y Endoscopia Digestiva, Fundación Universitaria de Ciencias de la Salud-Sociedad de Cirugía de Bogotá, Servicio de Gastroenterología y Endoscopia Digestiva, Hospital de San José, Bogotá, Colombia
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- Programa de Especialización en Gastroenterología y Endoscopia Digestiva, Fundación Universitaria de Ciencias de la Salud-Sociedad de Cirugía de Bogotá, Servicio de Gastroenterología y Endoscopia Digestiva, Hospital de San José, Bogotá, Colombia
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- Programa de Especialización en Gastroenterología y Endoscopia Digestiva, Fundación Universitaria de Ciencias de la Salud-Sociedad de Cirugía de Bogotá, Servicio de Gastroenterología y Endoscopia Digestiva, Hospital de San José, Bogotá, Colombia
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- Programa de Especialización en Gastroenterología y Endoscopia Digestiva, Fundación Universitaria de Ciencias de la Salud-Sociedad de Cirugía de Bogotá, Servicio de Gastroenterología y Endoscopia Digestiva, Hospital de San José, Bogotá, Colombia
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- Programa de Especialización en Gastroenterología y Endoscopia Digestiva, Fundación Universitaria de Ciencias de la Salud-Sociedad de Cirugía de Bogotá, Servicio de Gastroenterología y Endoscopia Digestiva, Hospital de San José, Bogotá, Colombia
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Gulati S, Emmanuel A, Inoue H, Hayee B, Haji A. Peroral endoscopic myotomy: a literature review and the first UK case series. Clin Med (Lond) 2017; 17:22-28. [PMID: 28148574 PMCID: PMC6297590 DOI: 10.7861/clinmedicine.17-1-22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) is an established treatment for primary achalasia. It has gained endorsement from the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy with increasing clinical acceptance since the first procedure, performed in Japan in 2008. The first successful POEM in the UK was performed in November 2013 at King's College Hospital and this article presents the first UK case series. Prospective data were collected at 3 and 12-24 months for consecutive patients undergoing POEM. Post-POEM gastro-oesophageal reflux health-related quality of life scale (GORD-HRQoL) score was recorded. Statistical comparisons were made using paired non-parametric testing. In an initial series of 33 consecutive prospectively followed patients (12 female; 49.5±13 years; median follow-up 9 (3-28) months; 58% having had previous intervention), a 91% success rate has been achieved at 3 months. To date, 16 patients have reached the 12-month time point, with 13 (81%) sustaining response. This case series compares well with international cohorts and demonstrates excellent long-term safety and favourable efficacy.
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- Digestive Diseases Centre, Showa University Koto-Toyosu Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- King’s Institute of Therapeutic Endoscopy, London, UK
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Rapidly Progressive Muscle Paralysis and Acute Respiratory Failure Following Endoscopic Botulinum Toxin Injection. ACG Case Rep J 2016; 3:e166. [PMID: 27921065 PMCID: PMC5126502 DOI: 10.14309/crj.2016.139] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2016] [Accepted: 06/17/2016] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Botulism toxin injection (BTI) is a well-known and relatively safe endoscopic treatment for achalasia. We report a case of a 90-year-old female diagnosed with achalasia who subsequently underwent BTI with symptomatic relief. The therapy was complicated by systemic botulism, however, leading to progressive muscle paralysis with diaphragmatic involvement requiring mechanical ventilation support. This is the first reported case of BTI for achalasia causing systemic botulism.
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Uppal DS, Wang AY. Update on the endoscopic treatments for achalasia. World J Gastroenterol 2016; 22:8670-8683. [PMID: 27818585 PMCID: PMC5075544 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v22.i39.8670] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2016] [Revised: 08/20/2016] [Accepted: 09/14/2016] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Achalasia is the most common primary motility disorder of the esophagus and presents as dysphagia to solids and liquids. It is characterized by impaired deglutitive relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter. High-resolution manometry allows for definitive diagnosis and classification of achalasia, with type II being the most responsive to therapy. Since no cure for achalasia exists, early diagnosis and treatment of the disease is critical to prevent end-stage disease. The central tenant of diagnosis is to first rule out mechanical obstruction due to stricture or malignancy, which is often accomplished by endoscopic and fluoroscopic examination. Therapeutic options include pneumatic dilation (PD), surgical myotomy, and endoscopic injection of botulinum toxin injection. Heller myotomy and PD are more efficacious than pharmacologic therapies and should be considered first-line treatment options. Per oral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) is a minimally-invasive endoscopic therapy that might be as effective as surgical myotomy when performed by a trained and experienced endoscopist, although long-term data are lacking. Overall, therapy should be individualized to each patient's clinical situation and based upon his or her risk tolerance, operative candidacy, and life expectancy. In instances of therapeutic failure or symptom recurrence re-treatment is possible and can include PD or POEM of the wall opposite the site of prior myotomy. Patients undergoing therapy for achalasia require counseling, as the goal of therapy is to improve swallowing and prevent late manifestations of the disease rather than to restore normal swallowing, which is unfortunately impossible.
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Wu AD, Eliashiv D, Nuwer M. Chemodenervation Coding for Neurologists. Continuum (Minneap Minn) 2016; 22:1266-75. [PMID: 27495209 DOI: 10.1212/con.0000000000000366] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Zhang Y, Wang H, Chen X, Liu L, Wang H, Liu B, Guo J, Jia H. Per-Oral Endoscopic Myotomy Versus Laparoscopic Heller Myotomy for Achalasia: A Meta-Analysis of Nonrandomized Comparative Studies. Medicine (Baltimore) 2016; 95:e2736. [PMID: 26871816 PMCID: PMC4753912 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000002736] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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We aimed to assess the short-term outcomes of per-oral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) compared with laparoscopic Heller myotomy (LHM) for achalasia through a meta-analysis of nonrandomized comparative studies.We searched PubMed, Embase, Medline, Cochrane Library, and Google Scholar for studies that compared POEM and LHM for achalasia and were published between January 1, 2008 and December 31, 2014. The Methodological Index for Nonrandomized Studies (MINORS) was used to evaluate the quality of the studies. Random- and fixed-effects meta-analytical models were used, and between-study heterogeneity was assessed.Four nonrandomized comparative studies that included 317 patients (125 in the POEM group and 192 in the LHM group) met our research criteria and were assessed. There were no differences between the POEM and LHM groups in terms of sex, preoperative Eckhart score, length of myotomy, operation time, length of hospital stay, and complications. The patients in the POEM group were older than those in the LHM group (MD =2.81, 95% CI 0.27-5.35; P = 0.03) with high between-study homogeneity (χ = 1.96, df = 2, I = 0%; P = 0.38). The patients in the POEM group had a lower Eckardt score after surgery compared with those in the LHM group (MD = -0.30, 95% CI -0.42 to -0.18; P < 0.001) with high between-study homogeneity (χ = 0.00, df = 1, I = 0%; P = 1.00).The efficacy and safety of POEM appear to be comparable to those of LHM. Multicenter and randomized trials with larger sample size are needed to further compare the efficacy and safety of POEM and LHM for the treatment of achalasia.
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- Yuan Zhang
- From the Center of Evidence-Based Medicine (YZ, HJ); Department of Gastroenterology, Second Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China (HW, LL, HW, BL, JG); and Department of Medical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden (XC)
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Atallah S, Martin-Perez B, Keller D, Burke J, Hunter L. Natural-orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery. Br J Surg 2015; 102:e73-92. [PMID: 25627137 DOI: 10.1002/bjs.9710] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2014] [Accepted: 10/20/2014] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND Natural-orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES) represents one of the most significant innovations in surgery to emerge since the advent of laparoscopy. A decade of progress with this approach has now been catalogued, and yet its clinical application remains controversial. METHODS A PubMed search was carried out for articles describing NOTES in both the preclinical and the clinical setting. Public perceptions and expert opinion regarding NOTES in the published literature were analysed carefully. RESULTS Two hundred relevant articles on NOTES were studied and the outcomes reviewed. A division between direct- and indirect-target NOTES was established. The areas with the most promising clinical application included direct-target NOTES, such as transanal total mesorectal excision and peroral endoscopic myotomy. The clinical experience with distant-target NOTES, such as for appendicectomy and cholecystectomy, showed feasibility; however, NOTES-specific morbidity was introduced and this represents an important limitation. CONCLUSION NOTES experimentation in the preclinical setting has increased substantially. There has also been a significant increase in the application of NOTES in humans in the past decade. Enthusiasm for NOTES should be tempered by the risk of incurring NOTES-specific morbidity. Surgeons should carefully consider patient preferences regarding this new minimally invasive option, as opinions are not unanimously supportive of NOTES. As technical limitations are overcome, the clinical application of NOTES is predicted to increase. It is paramount that, when this complex technique is performed on humans, it is applied judiciously by appropriately trained experts with outcomes recorded in a registry.
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- S Atallah
- Department of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Florida Hospital, Orlando, Florida
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Kane CD, Nuss JE, Bavari S. Novel therapeutic uses and formulations of botulinum neurotoxins: a patent review (2012 - 2014). Expert Opin Ther Pat 2015; 25:675-90. [PMID: 25842964 DOI: 10.1517/13543776.2015.1030337] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Botulinum neurotoxins (BoNTs) are among the most toxic of known biological molecules and function as acetylcholine release inhibitors and neuromuscular blocking agents. Paradoxically, these properties also make them valuable therapeutic agents for the treatment of movement disorders, urological conditions and hypersecretory disorders. Greater understanding of their molecular mechanism of action and advances in protein engineering has led to significant efforts to improve and expand their function with a view towards broadening their therapeutic potential. AREAS COVERED Searches of Espacenet and Google Patent have revealed a number of patents related to BoNTs. This review will focus on novel therapeutic uses and formulations disclosed during 2012 - 2014. The seven patents discussed will include nanoformulations of FDA-approved BoNTs, additional BoNT subtypes and novel BoNT variants and chimeras created through protein engineering. Supporting patents and related publications are also briefly discussed. EXPERT OPINION The clinical and commercial success of BoNTs has prompted investigation into novel BoNTs or BoNT-mediated chimeras with promising in vitro results. Distinct strategies including the use of nanoformulations and targeted delivery have been implemented to identify new indication and improved functionality. Greater understanding of their systemic exposure, efficacy and safety profiles will be required for further development.
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Dysphagia, or difficulty swallowing, is a common problem in the elderly. Based on the initial clinical history and physical examination, the dysphagia is assessed as either primarily oropharyngeal or esophageal in origin. Most oropharyngeal dysphagia is of neurologic origin, and management is coordinated with a clinical swallow specialist in conjunction with an ear, nose, and throat (ENT) physician if warning signs imply malignancy. Several structural and functional esophageal disorders can cause dysphagia. If a patient has likely esophageal dysphagia, a video barium esophagram is a good initial test, and referral to a gastroenterologist is generally warranted leading to appropriate treatment.
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Stavropoulos SN, Desilets DJ, Fuchs KH, Gostout CJ, Haber G, Inoue H, Kochman ML, Modayil R, Savides T, Scott DJ, Swanstrom LL, Vassiliou MC. Per-oral endoscopic myotomy white paper summary. Gastrointest Endosc 2014; 80:1-15. [PMID: 24950639 DOI: 10.1016/j.gie.2014.04.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 132] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2014] [Accepted: 04/03/2014] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Stavropoulos SN, Desilets DJ, Fuchs KH, Gostout CJ, Haber G, Inoue H, Kochman ML, Modayil R, Savides T, Scott DJ, Swanstrom LL, Vassiliou MC. Per-oral endoscopic myotomy white paper summary. Surg Endosc 2014; 28:2005-19. [PMID: 24935204 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-014-3630-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2014] [Accepted: 05/20/2014] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Endoscopic botulinum toxin injection: Benefit and limitation. GASTROINTESTINAL INTERVENTION 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/j.gii.2014.03.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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