Per-Oral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM) for Achalasia: Techniques, Outcomes and Clinical Applications

Achalasia is the most common primary esophageal motility disorder. Since its introduction in 2009, Per-Oral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM) for achalasia has been gaining widespread popularity throughout the world, with its minimally invasive nature and excellent results. This review article summarises the literature on the techniques and outcomes of POEM, as well as the latest and future clinical applications of this technique, for the management of achalasia, and other motility disorders of the gastrointestinal tract.