Systematic review and meta-analysis: Efficacy and safety of POEM for achalasia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Peroral endoscopic esophageal myotomy (POEM) represents a less invasive alternative, as compared with conventional laparoscopic Heller myotomy for treating achalasia patients. In the last years, a number of prospective and retrospective experiences with POEM use for achalasia have been published.

Methods

Relevant publications in which patients affected by achalasia underwent POEM treatment were identified by PubMed databases for the period 2010 - 2013. From each study, we extracted the number and type of major complications (defined as those requiring any additional medical or surgical intervention). Data were pooled, using random-effects models. Heterogeneity among studies was assessed by using Cochran's Q and the I (2) statistic.

Results

We found 16 studi

SUBMITTER: Barbieri LA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4528214 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature