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U2-POEM- A NOVEL UNDERWATER UNIDIRECTIONAL MYOTOMY TECHNIQUE

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This case series describes <strong>u-square POEM</strong>, a novel underwater, unidirectional myotomy technique for esophageal motility disorders. In four patients, the procedure was performed entirely under saline, eliminating gas insufflation and the submucosal tunneling step. The team found that <strong>Endocut-U</strong> was a practical cutting mode, and a <strong>long ESD knife with a T-shaped tip and strong water jet</strong> worked well underwater. No adverse events occurred, and all patients went home the same day with marked symptom improvement. The technique may reduce gas-related complications and shorten procedure time.

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Endoscopy in Action
Submitted by Mouen Khashab

Keywords

u-square POEM

underwater myotomy

esophageal motility disorders

Endocut-U

ESD knife water jet