Higher Area Deprivation Index scores predict incomplete pre-operative high-resolution manometry in Achalasia patients undergoing peroral endoscopic myotomy - Takeaways - MDSpire

Higher Area Deprivation Index scores predict incomplete pre-operative high-resolution manometry in Achalasia patients undergoing peroral endoscopic myotomy

  • By

  • Yassmin Hegazy

  • Mary Michael Shannon

  • Dylan Mcclain

  • Justin Labonte

  • Venkata Seerapu

  • Eldrin Bhanat

  • Salit Chakma

  • Fazlay Faruque

  • Jacob Moremen

  • July 9, 2026

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    Achalasia is characterized by impaired lower esophageal sphincter relaxation, leading to symptoms like dysphagia and regurgitation.

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    High-Resolution Manometry (HRM) is the gold standard for diagnosing Achalasia, identifying esophageal aperistalsis and high integrated relaxation pressure.

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    The Area Deprivation Index (ADI) quantifies neighborhood disadvantage and has been linked to healthcare inequities and poor surgical outcomes.

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    Mississippi has significant healthcare access issues, with a high percentage of its population living in rural areas and many counties designated as Medically Underserved.

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    The study examines the relationship between ADI scores and the completion of HRM and post-operative follow-up in Achalasia patients undergoing POEM.

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Higher Area Deprivation Index scores predict incomplete pre-operative high-resolution manometry in Achalasia patients undergoing peroral endoscopic myotomy

  • by Yassmin Hegazy, Mary Michael Shannon, Dylan Mcclain, Justin Labonte, Venkata Seerapu, Eldrin Bhanat, Salit Chakma, Fazlay Faruque, Jacob Moremen

  • July 9, 2026

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