2018
Thoracoscopic esophagomyotomy for achalasia in the pediatric population: A retrospective cohort study
Duggan EM, Nurko S, Smithers CJ, Rodriguez L, Fox VL, Fishman SJ. Thoracoscopic esophagomyotomy for achalasia in the pediatric population: A retrospective cohort study. Journal Of Pediatric Surgery 2018, 54: 572-576. PMID: 30121126, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2018.07.013.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRetrospective cohort studyThoracoscopic esophagomyotomyPneumatic dilationCohort studyPediatric populationLength of stayInitial symptom reliefInvasive esophagomyotomyPreoperative dilationPostoperative painRecurrent symptomsMucosal injuryLaparoscopic approachSymptom reliefMedian lengthStandard treatmentEndoscopic guidanceOpen procedureEsophagomyotomyRare diseasePatientsAchalasiaEffective procedureDilationFundoplication
2014
Gastrointestinal motility disorders in children.
Ambartsumyan L, Rodriguez L. Gastrointestinal motility disorders in children. Gastroenterology & Hepatology 2014, 10: 16-26. PMID: 24799835, PMCID: PMC4008955.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchGastrointestinal motility disordersGastroesophageal reflux diseaseCommon gastrointestinal motility disordersMotility disordersEsophageal achalasiaSignificant morbidityPneumatic balloon dilationPediatric patient populationNew diagnostic techniquesReflux diseaseBalloon dilationPatient populationCommon complaintClinical trialsCommon disorderSecretion blockadeDisordersConstipationGastroparesisAchalasiaMorbidityChildrenDiagnostic techniquesPoor qualityEsophagomyotomy