Establishment of a per oral endoscopic myotomy program at a rural tertiary care center.

Surgical Endoscopy
Austin RogersJames Speicher

Abstract

This study's purpose is to determine the application and effectiveness of a POEM program in the rural healthcare setting. Achalasia has a substantial impact on the lives of afflicted patients. Traditionally, a Heller myotomy with fundoplication has been the standard of care for treatment. In 2008, the first per oral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) was performed in Japan. Since 2017, our rural healthcare institution has performed approximately 60 POEMs. An IRB approved, single-institution retrospective review of patient outcomes after POEM was performed along with prospective analysis of post-operative surveys. An institutional cost analysis was also performed. Demographic and qualitative variables were measured and included PPI use, a Likert scale of 0-5 for progressively worsening symptoms of heartburn, dysphagia, and regurgitation. In addition, we included a Dysphagia Outcome and Severity Scale. The number of myotomy operations increased from 4.5 per year to 28.8 per year after initiation of the POEM program. Mean Likert scale scores were 0.91, 0.73, and 1 for heartburn, dysphagia, and regurgitation, respectively. 72.5% percent of patients were satisfied with their present condition. 87.5% of patients reported minimal or no dysphag...Continue Reading

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