Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy

Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy

Definition

Surgical incisions made in the esophagus via an endoscopic procedure.

Also known as Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy, POEM — per NCIT

Anatomy

Organ Relation Source
Alimentary part of gastrointestinal system Procedure Has Target Anatomy NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Esophagus Procedure Has Target Anatomy NCIT · CC BY 4.0