Journal: Digestion
Submission Deadline: November 30, 2024
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and achalasia are characterized by dysfunction of the esophagogastric junction. While endoscopy is valuable for excluding organic diseases and assessing reflux esophagitis severity in GERD, its role in non-erosive reflux disease pathophysiology evaluation remains uncertain. Various endoscopic treatments for GERD have been reported, yet standardization is lacking. Regarding achalasia, endoscopic evaluation alone may not suffice for diagnosing it in most cases. Per-oral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) has emerged as an effective primary treatment for achalasia; however, optimization debates persist.
This article collection aims to present current evidence on endoscopic approaches for managing GERD and achalasia. Additionally, it proposes future directions for the role of endoscopy in both the diagnosis and treatment of these conditions.
The range of contributed articles is envisaged to address the following topics:
- The pathophysiology of GERD and achalasia
- The role of endoscopy in diagnosing GERD (including NERD) and achalasia
- Indications for endoscopic treatments for GERD and achalasia
- Clinical outcomes of endoscopic treatments for GERD and achalasia
- Cost-effectiveness of endoscopic treatments for GERD and achalasia (if applicable)
Authors are welcome to submit research, review, and systematic review articles.
Please select the option “Call for Papers: GERD and Achalasia” when submitting your manuscript and mention this Call for Papers in your cover letter.
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