P.O.E.M. Procedure: What the Radiologist Needs to Know for This New Surgical Intervention for Achalasia

Abstract Archives of the RSNA, 2014

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P.O.E.M. Procedure: What the Radiologist Needs to Know for This New Surgical Intervention for Achalasia

Education Exhibits

Presented in 2014

Participants

Brian Williams MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Rishi Kumar Maheshwary MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Matthew Scott Hartman MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

TEACHING POINTS

The purpose of this exhibit is: 1. Review pathophsyiologic findings of achalasia. 2. Radiographic work-up of achalasia 3. Discuss POEM procedure 4. Radiographic findings status post POEM 5. Radiographic complications status post POEM

TABLE OF CONTENTS/OUTLINE

Table of Contents Pathophysiology of achalasia Review imaging of achalasia work up Discuss and illustrate POEM procedure Normal postoperative radiographic findings Complications associated with POEMs procedure.

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Cite This Abstract

Williams, B, Maheshwary, R, Hartman, M, P.O.E.M. Procedure: What the Radiologist Needs to Know for This New Surgical Intervention for Achalasia. Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14018857.html