Publication Name	World Journal of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Manuscript ID	3180
Country	United States

Received	2013-04-12 08:33
Peer-Review Started	2013-04-12 10:07
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Return for Revision	2013-06-02 19:06
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Second Decision	2013-08-06 08:35
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Accepted by Executive Editor-in-Chief	2013-08-06 11:43
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Category	Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type	Minireviews
Article Title	Per-oral endoscopic myotomy for achalasia: An American perspective
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	David Friedel, Rani Modayil, Shahzad Iqbal, James H Grendell and Stavros N Stavropoulos
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Corresponding Author	David Friedel, Associate Professor of Medicine, Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Winthrop University Hospital, 222 Station Plaza North Suite 429 Mineola, NY 11501, United States. dfriedel@winthrop.org
Key Words	Per-oral endoscopic myotomy; Achalasia; Heller myotomy; Natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery; Per-oral endoscopic myotomy; Minimally invasive surgery
Core Tip	Per-oral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) is a minimally invasive endoscopic procedure that duplicates results of the surgical Heller myotomy. This innovative technique has been performed by both gastroenterologists and surgeons. POEM has been shown to be safe and effective in patients with classic achalasia and modest follow-up data. POEM has also been successfully applied in patients with hypertensive esophageal motor disorders as well as end-stage achalasia. It is recommended that prior to performing POEM, operators should have experience in endoscopic submucosal dissection or substantial training in animal models.
Publish Date	2013-09-14 11:30
Citation	Friedel D, Modayil R, Iqbal S, Grendell JH, Stavropoulos SN. Per-oral endoscopic myotomy for achalasia: An American perspective. World J Gastrointest Endosc 2013; 5(9): 420-427
URL	http://www.wjgnet.com/1948-5190/full/v5/i9/420.htm
DOI	http://dx.doi.org/10.4253/wjge.v5.i9.420

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