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Achalasia cardia in a child managed with per-oral endoscopic myotomy: a case report

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: We present a case of a 12-year-old girl with progressively worsening vomiting and respiratory symptoms, eventually diagnosed with achalasia cardia. Initial imaging and endoscopy suggested esophageal motility disorder, confirmed by high-resolution manometry as type I achalasia. The child underwent per-oral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) procedure after antifungal treatment for incidental esophageal candidiasis. The procedure was successful with complete symptom resolution and weight gain on follow-up. This case highlights the diagnostic challenges in pediatric Achalasia and emphasizes the role of POEM as an effective therapeutic modality.

Source: International Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics

DOI: 10.18203/2349-3291.ijcp20252977

Authors: Tabia Tamim, Chandrika Rao, Satish Kumar, Avinash B., Kiran R. Vari, Aditi Rao

Institutions: M.S. Ramaiah Medical College, Narayana Health, Mazumdar Shaw Medical Centre

Language: English

Topic: Gastroesophageal reflux and treatments

Subfield: Gastroenterology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4414485196

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