esophagomyotomy (Heller myotomy)
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Indications
Procedure
- laparoscopic surgery to cut the lower esophageal sphincter
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References
- ↑ University of Michigan: Esophagomyotomy http://surgery.med.umich.edu/thoracic/clinical/discharge_followup/teaching/lap_myotomy.shtml
- ↑ Mayo Clinic: Achalasia http://www.mayoclinic.org/achalasia/treatment.html