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THORACOSCOPIC CARDIOMYOTOMY FOR ACHALASIA
Author(s) -
Cade Richard J.,
Martin Christopher J.
Publication year - 1996
Publication title -
australian and new zealand journal of surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.111
H-Index - 51
eISSN - 1445-2197
pISSN - 0004-8682
DOI - 10.1111/j.1445-2197.1996.tb01124.x
Subject(s) - medicine , achalasia , thoracotomy , surgery , thoracoscopy , balloon , general surgery , esophagus
Twelve patients with achalasia treated by cardiomyotomy via a thoracoscopic approach have been studied prospectively. Seven patients had previously undergone balloon dilatation with an unsatisfactory result. The procedure was completed successfully in all patients without recourse to thoracotomy. Morbidity was minimal and postoperative stay averaged 4 days. The functional result was goodexcellent in 11 patients and fair in one.