Per Oral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM)

Per Oral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM) edited by Kevin M. Reavis.

This text is designed to present a comprehensive and state-of the-art approach to the current and future status of POEM. Sections address preliminary issues faced by surgeons and gastroenterologists who are interested in implementing this procedure into their treatment armamentarium. These areas inc...

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Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors: Reavis, Kevin M. (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2017.
Edition:1st ed. 2017.
Series:Springer eBook Collection.
Subjects:
Surgery.
Minimally invasive surgery.
Gastroenterology .
General practice (Medicine).
Electronic resources (E-books)
Online Access:Click to view e-book
Holy Cross Note:Loaded electronically.
Electronic access restricted to members of the Holy Cross Community.
Table of Contents:
  • Preface
  • Introduction: Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection to Per Oral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM)
  • POEM: Concept to Research Laboratory
  • Current and Emerging Instruments and Energy
  • Indications and Pre-POEM Work-up
  • Clinical Introduction of POEM for Achalasia: Technique
  • Technical Modifications for Motility Disorders: Dimensions of Dissection
  • POEM Contraindications and Pitfalls
  • Learning Curve and Initial Outcomes
  • Comparative Outcomes: POEM versus Balloons, Botox and Surgical Myotomy
  • POEM for Chagas Disease Induced Achalasia
  • Treatment of Non-Achalasia Neuromuscular Disorders
  • Follow-up and Surveillance
  • Treatment of Recurrent Disease and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
  • Training, Credentialing and Developing a Clinical Program for POEM
  • Submucosal Surgery: Pyloromyotomy and Tumor Enucleation
  • Future Applications of Endoscopic Submucosal Surgery
  • Index.

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