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Evaluation of the need for routine esophagram after peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM).
Rym El Khoury
1 ,
Ezra N Teitelbaum
2 ,
Joel M Sternbach
2 ,
Nathaniel J Soper
2 ,
Carla B Harmath
3 ,
John E Pandolfino
4 ,
Peter J Kahrilas
4 ,
Eric S Hungness
2
July 2016
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Abstract
Peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) is a novel surgical option for the treatment of achalasia. Most centers perform a routine esophagram on postoperative day (POD) #1 to rule esophageal perforation and leaks. In this study, we sought to determine the clinical utility of routine contrast studies post-POEM.