To Wrap or Not to Wrap After Heller Myotomy. [PDF]
JSLS, 2021 Background and Objectives: The primary aim of this study is to assess the necessity of fundoplication for reflux in patients undergoing Heller myotomy for achalasia.
Darwish MB +8 more
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Laparoscopic Heller Esophagomyotomy is Safe and Effective in Rural East Africa [PDF]
The Annals of African Surgery, 2020 Background: The incidence of achalasia in subSaharan Africa is not known. Experience in our region suggests the disorder affects mainly younger patients. Esophagomyotomy is the gold standard treatment for achalasia. Benefits of laparoscopic treatment are
Ndegwa W +4 more
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Laparoscopic Heller myotomy with Dor fundoplication for achalasia: an outcome in a tertiary health center of Nepal [PDF]
Frontiers in SurgeryIntroductionLaparoscopic Heller Myotomy with Dor fundoplication is the most effective therapeutic option for Achalasia cardia, with fewer complications. We present the outcomes of this procedure with long-term follow-up in patients with Achalasia cardia ...
Kunal Bikram Deo +7 more
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Direct cost variance analysis of peroral endoscopic myotomy vs heller myotomy for management of achalasia: A tertiary referral center experience. [PDF]
World J Gastrointest Endosc, 2023 BACKGROUND: Laparoscopic Heller myotomy (LHM) has been the traditional surgical treatment for achalasia. Recently, peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) has demonstrated similar clinical outcomes with shorter procedure times.
Haider SA +7 more
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Efficacy and safety of peroral endoscopic myotomy in the management of recurrent achalasia after failed Heller myotomy: a systematic review and meta-analysis. [PDF]
Ann Gastroenterol, 2021 Background Heller myotomy (HM) is an established treatment for achalasia but can fail in up to 10-20% of patients. Peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) may be an appropriate treatment for patients with failed HM.
Kamal F +13 more
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Recurrent symptoms after achalasia treatment: The value of impedance analysis [PDF]
Heller's myotomy; Belching; Thoracic painMiotomia de Heller; Eructes; Dolor toràcicMiotomía de Heller; Eructos; Dolor ...
Aguilar, Ariadna +3 more
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How does per-oral endoscopic myotomy compare to Heller myotomy? The Latin American perspective [PDF]
Endoscopy International Open, 2020 Background and study aims Both Heller myotomy (HM) and per-oral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) are efficacious therapies for achalasia. The efficacy and safety of POEM vs HM in Latin America and specifically in patients with Chagas disease is unknown.
Michel Kahaleh +22 more
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Endoscopy International Open, 2015 Background and study aims: Type III achalasia is characterized by rapidly propagating pressurization attributable to spastic contractions. Although laparoscopic Heller myotomy (LHM) is the current gold standard management for type III achalasia, peroral ...
Vivek Kumbhari +2 more
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Heller Myotomy Versus Heller Myotomy With Dor Fundoplication for Achalasia
Annals of Surgery, 2004 We sought to determine the impact of the addition of Dor fundoplication on the incidence of postoperative gastroesophageal reflux (GER) after Heller myotomy.Based only on case series, many surgeons believe that an antireflux procedure should be added to the Heller myotomy.
William O, Richards +6 more
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Correction: FLIP use in achalasia: comparing POEM and Heller myotomy outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis. [PDF]
Surg EndoscAlabbas M +4 more
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