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Opioids and Esophageal Dysmotility Effects by Diogo Santos is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Chronic opioid use and excessive alcohol consumption are linked to esophagogastric junction disorders, including achalasia type III and esophagogastric junction outflow obstruction. The editorial discusses how these substances affect esophageal motility and highlights the importance of taking a detailed medication history before treatment. It suggests that cessation of opioids or alcohol may reverse esophageal dysmotility, making per-oral endoscopic myotomy a preferred treatment option.
- Author
- Diogo Santos
- Language
- EN