Video Tip: Double Tunnel DPOEM Technique

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The video discusses a case of spastic achalasia and epiphrenic diverticulum in an 86-year-old woman with difficulty swallowing. Surgery was considered but deemed risky due to her age and health conditions, leading to a minimally invasive procedure called dPOEM. The procedure involved creating two tunnels to locate and treat the diverticulum and tighten lower esophageal sphincter. Despite challenges during the surgery, the patient recovered well and could eat normally without reflux. The technique, called dPOEM, is seen as a safe and effective alternative to surgery for such conditions, though further research is needed to determine the best approach.

Keywords

spastic achalasia

epiphrenic diverticulum

dPOEM

minimally invasive procedure

difficulty swallowing