Surgical Treatment for Achalasia of the Esophagus: Laparoscopic Heller Myotomy
Achalasia is an esophageal motility disorder that leads to dysphagia, chest pain, and weight loss. Its diagnosis is clinically suspected and is confirmed with esophageal manometry. Although pneumatic dilation has a role in the treatment of patients with achalasia, laparoscopic Heller myotomy is cons...
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Format: | Online |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Publishing Corporation
2013
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Online Access: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3852767/ |