[Laparoscopic esophagomyotomy in cardial achalasia]

Chirurgia (Bucur). 1996 Mar-Apr;45(2):71-5.
[Article in Romanian]

Abstract

Two patients underwent a transabdominal laparoscopic Heller myotomy for achalasia. All patients had barium esophagograms. preoperative endoscopy, esophageal manometry. There were no surgical morbidity and the average hospital stay was 5 days. Excellent result was reported by one patients and good result by one. Laparoscopic Heller myotomy is a safe and effective treatment for achalasia.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Cardia / surgery
  • Esophageal Achalasia / diagnosis
  • Esophageal Achalasia / surgery*
  • Esophagus / surgery*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Laparoscopy / methods*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged