Journal article
Same-day discharge is safe and feasible following POEM surgery for esophageal motility disorders
Abstract
IntroductionPer-oral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) is an effective treatment for achalasia and other esophageal dysmotility disorders. Current practices surrounding post-operative care involve admission and routine esophagogram prior to discharge. This study aims to establish the safety and feasibility of same-day discharge following POEM.MethodsRetrospective analysis of prospectively collected data for patients who underwent POEM between November …
Authors
Cloutier Z; Mann A; Doumouras AG; Hong D
Journal
Surgical Endoscopy, Vol. 35, No. 7, pp. 3398–3404
Publisher
Springer Nature
Publication Date
July 2021
DOI
10.1007/s00464-020-07781-4
ISSN
0930-2794