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Gastroenterology • Advanced Endoscopy • Esophageal Disorders • Gastrointestinal Functional & Motility Disorders
What are the target distensibility index and EGJ diameter values on EndoFLIP following peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM)?
Which size catheter and volume do you use to measure the DI and diameter intra-op post POEM?
Answer from: at Academic Institution
An increase in the intraoperative EGJ-DI following POEM correlates with improved symptomatic response. Persistent DI < 2 is associated with poorer outcomes. When using EndoFlip, our team evaluates patients following POEM by using the 60 mL fill volume and aims for a DI of at least 2.8 and a diame...
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