Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM) in a 19-Month-Old Girl with Primary Achalasia

Abstract

Introduction Primary achalasia is an idiopathic motility disorder of the esophagus characterized by esophageal aperistalsis and incomplete relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) in response to swallowing. The gold standard diagnostic method in adults is high-resolution manometry (HRM). Diagnostic criteria in adults are also used in children, but some HRM normal values may change depending on age.

Keywords

• achalasia
• child
• pediatrics
• POEM