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Serra doria procedure as an alternative treatment for end stage achalasia. A case report

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: The standard of care for achalasia is laparoscopic Heller's cardiomyotomy. This procedure achieves satisfactory and long-standing results in over 85 % of patients. However, disease progression occurs in some patients leading to end-stage achalasia, occasionally requiring oesophagectomy. In a recent systematic review and meta-analysis of 1307 patients who underwent oesophagectomy for end-stage achalasia, the pooled prevalence of pneumonia, anastomotic leakage and mortality were 10 %, 7 % and 2 %, respectively. We present a Serra Doria procedure as an alternative 'esophagus-preserving' procedure in a 58-year-old female patient with end-stage achalasia. This advancement highlights the crucial role of personalized care and the ongoing research necessary to enhance outcomes for those suffering from this challenging condition.

Source: Heliyon

DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e37404

Authors: Haithem Zaafouri, Mona Cherif, Nizar Khedhiri, Meriam Sabbah, Taha Sabri, Anis Ben Maamer

Institution: Habib hospital Thameur

Language: English

Topic: Gastroesophageal reflux and treatments

Subfield: Gastroenterology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,100