Safety and efficacy of peroral endoscopic myotomy for treating achalasia in pediatric and geriatric patients: A meta-analysis
Xin-Xin Pu,
Shu Huang,
Chun-Yu Zhong
et al.
Abstract:BACKGROUND
As a less invasive technique, peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) has recently been widely accepted for treating achalasia with an excellent safety profile, durability, and efficacy in adults. In pediatric and geriatric patients, the treatment is more difficult.
AIM
To discuss the clinical outcomes of POEM in pediatric and geriatric patients with achalasia.
METHODS
We conducted a comprehensive search of PubMed, Embase and Cochrane Library databases fro… Show more
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