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 |