For years, Akia McDowell had been told she had gastroesophageal reflux disease, a common – yet unpleasant – digestive disorder in which stomach acid backs up into the esophagus. Then, one day in early ...

The POEM procedure is performed to treat the swallowing disorder known as achalasia. Achalasia is a disorder of motility in the esophagus in which the esophagus has lost its normal ability to move ...

Achalasia is a syndrome of esophageal dysmotility characterized by failure of relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) and lack of functional peristalsis in the body. All current forms of ...

Achalasia is an uncommon but debilitating disorder, with an estimated incidence of 1.63–4.0 per 100,000 people. Diagnosis relies on high-resolution ...

Achalasia is a rare disorder where the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) fails to relax. It’s also marked by the loss of peristalsis, the muscle waves that push food down the esophagus. The root cause ...

Achalasia is a condition where the lower oesophageal sphincter fails to relax, causing difficulty in swallowing. Achalasia is a rare disease caused by the abnormal spasm and contraction of the muscles ...

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Surgical treatment of achalasia has evolved over the last several years. Transthoracic or transabdominal Heller anterior myotomy provide excellent relief of dysphagia. However, it is associated with ...

Kameron Westcott is on the mend following a surgery to treat her achalasia, a rare disease that affects the esophagus. The Real Housewives of Dallas mom headed to New York City for the surgery and has ...

Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols have been proven to promote postoperative recovery. However, limited evidence is available on ERAS protocols in patients undergoing peroral endoscopic ...

A rare and complex surgery for Achalasia Cardia was recently conducted by Dr. Chandan Seth, consultant in the ENT department at Medicant Hospital, Bokaro. The patient had been struggling for nearly ...

CUTTACK:In a significant achievement, surgeons at SCB Medical College and Hospital have successfully repaired the esophagus or foodpipe of a patient suffering from achalasia, using laparoscopic ...