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esophagomyotomy (Heller myotomy)

Indications: - achalasia Procedure: - laparoscopic surgery to cut the lower esophageal sphincter

Specific

thorascopy with esophagomyotomy

General

gastrointestinal surgery (GI surgery) myotomy

References

  1. University of Michigan: Esophagomyotomy http://surgery.med.umich.edu/thoracic/clinical/discharge_followup/teaching/lap_myotomy.shtml
  2. Mayo Clinic: Achalasia http://www.mayoclinic.org/achalasia/treatment.html