Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy for Achalasia after Bariatric Surgery: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

• Published in: Diagnostics (Basel) Vol. 13; no. 21; p. 3311
• Main Authors: Maselli, Roberta, Fiacca, Matteo, Pellegatta, Gaia, de Sire, Roberto, De Blasio, Federico, Capogreco, Antonio, Galtieri, Piera, Massimi, Davide, Trotta, Manuela, Hassan, Cesare, Repici, Alessandro
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Basel MDPI AG 01.10.2023
• Subjects: Achalasia; bariatric surgery; Botulinum toxin; Care and treatment; Case reports; Dysphagia; Endoscopy; Esophagus; Gastrointestinal surgery; Laparoscopy; Medical research; Medicine, Experimental; Motility; Obesity; Patients; Success; Surgery

Introduction: Achalasia following bariatric surgery is a rare phenomenon with diverse potential physiopathological origins. Aims: This article aims to explore the hypothetical physiopathological connection between bariatric surgery and the subsequent onset of achalasia. Material and Methods: A revie...