Surgical Treatment of Achalasia

Surgical treatment of achalasia.

Surgical treatment analysis of idiopathic esophageal achalasia

BACKGROUND Idiopathic esophageal achalasia is an inflammatory disease of unknown origin, characterized by aperistalsis of the esophageal body and failure of the lower esophageal sphincter in response to swallowing, with consequent dysphagia. AIM To demonstrate the results of surgical therapy in these patients, evaluating the occurred local and systemic complications. METHODS Were studied re...

Minimally Invasive Surgical Treatment of Esophageal Achalasia

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES A minimally invasive approach is considered the treatment of choice for esophageal achalasia. We report the evolution of our experience from thoracoscopic Heller myotomy (THM) to laparoscopic Heller myotomy (LHM). Our objective is to define the efficacy and safety of these 2 approaches. METHODS Between March 1993 and December 2001, 36 patients underwent minimally inv...

modern surgical techniques in treatment of patients with cleft lip & cleft palate

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Surgical treatment of achalasia: current status and controversies.

OBJECTIVE To review the current management of achalasia, and the controversies regarding the different treatment options. METHODS A review of the literature was performed. The key words used were esophageal achalasia, Heller myotomy, endoscopic balloon dilatation, laparoscopic Heller myotomy, and fundoplication. RESULTS Patients who fail medical therapy (e.g. pharmacologic therapy, botulinu...