Short segment oesophago-cardiomyotomy for achalasia cardia.
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1997-01-01
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Over a seven year period, 25 patients of achalasia cardia underwent a transabdominal short segment oesophago-cardiomyotomy. There was no operative mortality. Two patients had a mucosal tear, detected intraoperatively and promptly repaired. All patients were regularly followed up (range 1 to 7 years). Clinical results were excellent in 76%, good in 20% and fair in 4%. No patient developed reflux or required reoperation for residual dysphagia. We conclude that a transabdominal short segment oesophago-cardiomyotomy performed carefully is a safe and effective procedure in the treatment of achalasia.
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Sinha S, Chattopadhyay TK. Short segment oesophago-cardiomyotomy for achalasia cardia. Tropical Gastroenterology. 1997 Jan-Mar; 18(1): 34-6