Endoscopic Approaches to Cricopharyngeal Myotomy and Pyloromyotomy.
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
11-1-2018
Keywords
Endoscopic cricopharyngeal myotomy; Endoscopic pyloromyotomy; Zenker's diverticulum; Endoscopy/methods; Gastroparesis/surgery; Humans; Myotomy/methods; Pharyngeal Muscles/surgery; Pyloromyotomy/methods; Pylorus/surgery; Treatment Outcome; Zenker Diverticulum/diagnosis; Zenker Diverticulum/surgery
Abstract
Endoscopic cricopharyngeal myotomy has been demonstrated to be a safe and efficacious procedure with favorable outcomes for the treatment of cricopharyngeal dysfunction with or without Zenker diverticulum. It is a less invasive approach with decreased morbidity compared with the open approach and minimal reported complications. Peroral endoscopic pyloromyotomy is a novel technique for the treatment of gastroparesis. It has shown promising results in terms of its safety, complication profile, and symptom improvement in a minimally invasive approach that is appealing to many patients. As further data emerge on the technique, long-term efficacy of the procedure will be better understood.
Clinical Institute
Cancer
Clinical Institute
Digestive Health
Department
Gastroenterology
Department
Surgery
Department
Oncology
Recommended Citation
Jackson, Anee Sophia and Aye, Ralph W, "Endoscopic Approaches to Cricopharyngeal Myotomy and Pyloromyotomy." (2018). Articles, Abstracts, and Reports. 840.
https://digitalcommons.providence.org/publications/840
