Surgical Treatment for Achalasia of the Esophagus : Laparoscopic Heller Myotomy
Joint Authors
Martin-del-Campo, Luis Alfonso
Torres-Villalobos, Gonzalo
Source
Gastroenterology Research and Practice
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-11-18
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
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 considered by many experts as the best treatment modality for most patients with newly diagnosed achalasia.
This review will focus on the surgical treatment of achalasia, with special emphasis on laparoscopic Heller myotomy.
We will also present a brief discussion of the evaluation of patients with persistent or recurrent symptoms after surgical treatment for achalasia and emerging technologies such as LESS, robot-assisted myotomy, and POEM.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Torres-Villalobos, Gonzalo& Martin-del-Campo, Luis Alfonso. 2013. Surgical Treatment for Achalasia of the Esophagus : Laparoscopic Heller Myotomy. Gastroenterology Research and Practice،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-492242
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Torres-Villalobos, Gonzalo& Martin-del-Campo, Luis Alfonso. Surgical Treatment for Achalasia of the Esophagus : Laparoscopic Heller Myotomy. Gastroenterology Research and Practice No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-492242
American Medical Association (AMA)
Torres-Villalobos, Gonzalo& Martin-del-Campo, Luis Alfonso. Surgical Treatment for Achalasia of the Esophagus : Laparoscopic Heller Myotomy. Gastroenterology Research and Practice. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-492242
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-492242