Publications by authors named "Redeat Libanos Assefa"
Peroral endoscopic myotomy as a treatment for Killian-Jamieson diverticulum (KJ-POEM).
Endosc Int Open
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- Killian-Jamieson diverticulum (KJD) is a rare esophageal condition typically treated with surgery, but a new method called KJ-POEM (per-oral endoscopic myotomy) offers a minimally invasive alternative.
- An international study reviewing 13 patients who underwent KJ-POEM found that both clinical and technical success rates were 100%, with significant symptom improvement post-procedure.
- The procedure demonstrated excellent safety, with no adverse events reported, a short hospital stay of about 1 day, and no recurrence of symptoms during the follow-up period of nearly 9.5 months.