A new endoscopic treatment for achalasia: POEM Per-oral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) is nowadays the best treatment option for treatment of swallowing disorders because it allows precise tailoring of the myotomy length in the esophagus as much as it is needed to alleviate spasm and gives the best chance for relief of symptoms. The total procedure time and length of hospital stay are a lot more lower for POEM when compared to conventional surgical procedures. Memorial Hospitals’ newly opened ‘‘Advan