Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy for the Treatment of Esophageal Diverticula: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There is limited evidence on the efficacy of peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) in patients with esophageal diverticula.

Aims

This meta-analysis aimed to assess the efficacy and safety profile of POEM in patients with Zenker (ZD) and epiphrenic diverticula.

Methods

With a literature search through August 2020, we identified 12 studies (300 patients) assessing POEM in patients with esophageal diverticula. The primary outcome was treatment success. Results were expressed as pooled rates and 95% confidence intervals.

Results

Pooled rate of technical success was 95.9% (93.4%-98.3%) in ZD patients and 95.1% (88.8%-100%) in patients with epiphrenic diverticula. Pooled rate of treatment success was similar for ZD (90.6%, 87.1%-94.1%) and epiphrenic diverticu

SUBMITTER: Facciorusso A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8977395 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov-Dec 01

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature