Table 2.
Literature data about POEM in pediatric population
| Pts | Mean age (years) | Symptoms duration (months) | Timing of procedure (min) | Procedural adverse events | Occupant days | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Maselli R Endoscopy [3] |
1 | 3 | No data | 190 | None | No data |
|
Familiari P J Ped Gastr Nut [11] |
3 | 9.5 (9–11) | 17(3–36) | 60.6 (49–76) | 1 Mucosal Perforation | 5 (4–7) |
|
Li C J Ped Surg [12] |
9 | 14.1 (10–17) | 26.4 (6–60) | 56.7 (45–105) |
1 esophagitis 1 subcutaneous emphysema |
No data |
|
Tang X Pediatr Surg Int [13] |
5 | 14.7 (12–17) | 6.3 (1.5–12) | 56 (40–90) | None | 7 (5–13) |
|
Caldaro T J Pediatr Surg [14] |
9 | 12.2 (6–17) | No data | 62 (49–74) |
1 pneumoperitoneum 1 perforation 1 GERD |
4.1 (2–7) |
|
Chen W Gatroint End [15] |
27 | 13.8 (6–17) | 17 (0.2–36) | 39.4 (21–90) |
1 pneumothorax 2 pneumoperitoneum 5 mucosal perforation 1 fever 2 severe pain 4 GERD |
3.2 (1–7) |
|
Filser J Eur J Ped Surg Rep [16] |
1 | 10 | 18 | 93 | None | 3 |
|
Petrosyan J Pediatr Surg [17] |
2 | No data | No data | No data |
1 pneumothorax 1 GERD |
No data |
GERD Gastroesophageal reflux disease