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A SINGLE INSTITUTION'S FIRST 100 PATIENTS UNDERGOING LAPAROSCOPIC HELLER MYOTOMY: DO LONG-TERM OUTCOMES JUSTIFY CONTINUED APPLICATION?

, 2016
Introduction: This study was undertaken to report long-term outcomes after laparoscopic Heller myotomies performed more than 15 years ago to determine if outcomes are salutary and durable, and support continued application of laparoscopic Heller myotomy ...
Rosemurgy, Alexander S, Downs, Darrell J (6652862), Rodriguez, Christian B, Spence, Janelle (6652898), Downs, Darrell J, Ross, Sharona B (6652859), Rosemurgy, Alexander S (6652886), Giorgi, Mark, Mukherjee, Indraneil (6652877), Mukherjee, Indraneil, Giorgi, Mark (6652868), Ross, Sharona B, Spence, Janelle, Rodriguez, Christian B (6652883)   +13 more
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Laparoscopic Heller Esophagomyotomy is Safe and Effective in Rural East Africa

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, Hill K, Parker RK, White R, Many H   +4 more
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The Role of Functional Lumen Imaging Probe (FLIP) in Addition to High‐Resolution Manometry and Timed Barium Esophagram in Treated Achalasia Patients With Persistent or Recurrent Symptoms

Neurogastroenterology &Motility, Volume 38, Issue 3, March 2026.
Functional lumen imaging probe did not offer additional yield over high‐resolution manometry and timed barium esophagram in identifying which treated achalasia patients with persistent or recurrent symptoms were likely to benefit from further treatment.
Elise M. Wessels, Niek Warringa, Gwen M. C. Masclee, Jeroen M. Schuitenmaker, Albert J. Bredenoord   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Pseudoachalasia due to Distal Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma in an Elderly Patient: Clinical Insights

Clinical Case Reports, Volume 14, Issue 2, February 2026.
ABSTRACT Pseudoachalasia is a rare condition that clinically and radiologically mimics primary achalasia, most commonly secondary to an underlying malignancy. We report the case of a 79‐year‐old man presenting with a two‐month history of progressive dysphagia to both solids and liquids, accompanied by regurgitation, retrosternal discomfort, heartburn ...
Carlos Solórzano Flores, Iván Pineda, Neel Parikh, Hamza Yasser Mahmoud, Mohamed Hisham Alamin   +4 more
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Comparison of Achalasia Classification Schemes to Predict Treatment Outcomes

Neurogastroenterology &Motility, Volume 38, Issue 1, January 2026.
Achalasia classification methods can be beneficial to help prognosticate treatment outcomes. High‐resolution manometry subtypes (Chicago Classification) predicted symptomatic outcome, whereas esophagram‐based classifications (Japanese Esophageal Society (JES), Italian, Brazilian) more strongly predicted objective emptying. This highlights the potential
Dustin A. Carlson, Eric Goudie, Jacob M. Schauer, Domenico A. Farina, Leya Chambo, Linda Kelahan, John E. Pandolfino   +6 more
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Laparoscopic Heller myotomy with or without partial fundoplication: A matter of debate

, 2005
Aim: To present our experience of laparoscopic Heller stretching myotomy followed by His angle reconstruction as surgical approach to esophageal achalasia.
Ramacciato G., Mercantini P., Bellagamba R., Ercolani G., Aurello P., Varotti G., D'Angelo F. A., Del Gaudio M.   +7 more
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Outcomes of Heller Myotomy for Esophageal Achalasia: Lessons From a 48-Year Prospective Experience With 4 Different Techniques

, 2023
Objective: To provide information on long-term outcomes of Heller myotomy for esophageal achalasia with or without an antireflux fundoplication. Background: Since the adoption of the Heller myotomy, surgeons have modified the original technique in order ...
Lugaresi M., Bassi F., Daddi N., Leiva-Juarez M. M., Mattioli S., Pilotti V., D'ovidio F., Tassi V.   +7 more
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Thoracoscopic oesophagectomy for end-stage achalasia

Journal of Minimal Access Surgery, 2018
Achalasia cardia is an oesophageal motility disorder characterised by aperistalsis and failure of relaxation of the lower oesophageal sphincter. The management is predominantly palliative with focus on addressing the sphincter that involves either ...
Vaibhav Kumar Varshney, Subhash Chandra Soni, Manju Kumari, Pawan Kumar Garg, Ashok Puranik   +4 more
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Chagasic Esophagopathy With Achalasia and Megaesophagus: A Case Report

Case Reports in Infectious Diseases, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.
Chagasic esophagopathy, resulting from Trypanosoma cruzi‐induced myenteric plexus denervation, leads to lower esophageal sphincter hypertonia, esophageal body hypertrophy, and dilation (megaesophagus), manifesting as progressive dysphagia and regurgitation that impair nutritional status and quality of life.
Gabriel Xerez de Oliveira, Beatriz Lacerda Bezerra, José Antonio da Silva Júnior, Ellany Gurgel Cosme do Nascimento, Cléber de Mesquita Andrade, Priya Gusain   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Laparoscopic Heller myotomy and Dor fundoplication after failed POEM : case report and literature review

, 2018
Background: Persistent achalasia-related symptoms after POEM(Per-Oral Endoscopic Myotomy) pose a therapeutic challenge. Methods: We reviewed the hospital charts of a patient presenting with persistent dysphagia, chest pain, and regurgitation ...
Toti F., Zanghi S., Bonavina L., Aiolfi A.   +3 more
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