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Laryngopharyngeal Reflux before and after Cricopharyngeal Myotomy
Scottsdale/Phoenix, AZ; Rochester, MN
In patients with gastroesophageal reflux and/or laryngopharyngeal reflux with cricopharyngeal hypertrophy or Zenker's diverticulum, does cricopharyngeal myotomy increase the amount of laryngopharyngeal reflux?
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Outcomes and Quality of Life Following Heller’s Myotomy for Achalasia With a Sigmoid Esophagus
Rochester, MN
The purpose of this study is to assess symptoms and quality of life in patients following Heller’s cardiomyotomy for achalasia in the context of a sigmoid esophagus.
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A Study of Long Term Follow up of Achalasia Treatments
Rochester, MN
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the long-term (30 years) clinical effectiveness of endoscopic and surgical interventions for achalasia.
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Progenitor Cells in Human Esophagus
Rochester, MN
The purpose of this study is to better understand how esophageal cells change with age.
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Comparison of Treatment Options for Achalasia
Rochester, MN
In this study we will review medical records and questionnaire results of patients that underwent PerOral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM) + Partial Fundoplication (PF) and POEM and Laparoscopic Modified Heller Myotomy + PF for achalasia and access treatment outcomes by reviewing complications such as: delayed bleeding, pneumoperitoneum, pneumothorax, mucosal flap perforation, pneumomediastinum, cervical emphysema and displacement of transparent cap.