Timed barium esophagography to predict recurrent achalasia after peroral endoscopic myotomy: a retrospective study in Thailand

• Main Authors: Tharathorn Suwatthanarak (Author), Chainarong Phalanusitthepa (Author), Chatbadin Thongchuam (Author), Thawatchai Akaraviputh (Author), Vitoon Chinswangwatanakul (Author), Thikhamporn Tawantanakorn (Author), Somchai Leelakusolvong (Author), Monthira Maneerattanaporn (Author), Piyaporn Apisarnthanarak (Author), Jitladda Wasinrat (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Korean Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, 2024-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background/Aims Achalasia is a rare esophageal motility disease, for which peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) has emerged as a promising treatment option; however, recurrence remains a challenge. Timed barium esophagography (TBE) is a useful diagnostic tool and potential outcome predictor of achalasi...