The POEM procedure is performed to treat the swallowing disorder known as achalasia. Achalasia is a disorder of motility in the esophagus in which the esophagus has lost its normal ability to move ...

My daughter has this condition and I need a diet to follow to help her cope. Answer::Dear Viv I trust your daughter is receiving treatment for this condition (e.g. surgical myotomy or balloon ...

Kameron Westcott has been on a liquid diet, and for a good reason. The Real Housewives of Dallas mom revealed she has been preparing for surgery to treat a rare esophagus disease called achalasia.

Elise says the pain it causes "literally feels like having a heart attack" A WOMAN must stand up while eating and drinking anything or risk choking to death. Elise Baynard was diagnosed with achalasia ...

(a) Diagnosed with achalasia; (b) Underwent peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) surgery for achalasia; (c) Severe reflux symptoms 23 months later; (d) Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma located 25 cm ...

A 39-year-old Thai pregnant woman, G5P2-0-2-2, was referred to our hospital at 33 weeks of gestation due to progressive dysphagia. The symptom started from 18 weeks of gestation. Her first two ...