[Mega-esophagus: treatment by celioscopic approach].
Publication/Presentation Date
1-20-1996
Abstract
Heller's procedure is widely used as the most appropriate method for treating achalasia. We performed the procedure laparoscopically in three patients with good results. Two females and one male, age 40, 60 and 68 years, presented with long-term recurrent dysphagia due to achalasia which did not respond to endoscopic dilatation. Heller's procedure was performed laparoscopically in all three with no particular difficulty. In our cases we also attached the anterior border of the greater curvature to the left side of the myotomy and fixed it to the right diaphragmatic pillar to reduce reflux. The procedure would appear to have less risks than laparotomy since visualization of the operative fields is better. Laparoscopy will undoubtedly become the preferred procedure for achalasia.
Volume
25
Issue
2
First Page
68
Last Page
69
ISSN
0755-4982
Published In/Presented At
Arnaud, J. P., Casa, C., Becouarn, G., Kanane, S., & Bergamaschi, R. (1996). Méga-oesophage: cure par voie coelioscopique [Mega-esophagus: treatment by celioscopic approach]. Presse medicale (Paris, France : 1983), 25(2), 68–69.
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
8745721
Department(s)
Department of Surgery
Document Type
Article