Achalasia of the cardia in children
โ Scribed by R. G. Buick; Professor L. Spitz
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons
- Year
- 1985
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 390 KB
- Volume
- 72
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0007-1323
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## Abstract Thirty patients who had undergone Heller's operation for achalasia of the cardia have been studied. All but I had relief of the dysphagia at 1 year's follow-up. Five of the 14 patients followed for 10 years or more had severe reflux oesophagitis, 3 requiring further operative treatment.
## Abstract The results of treatment in 27 cases of achalasia carried out in the Tehidy Thoracic Surgical Unit are reviewed. The value of air insufflation of the oesophagus to assist in the division of the muscle and to ensure that the mucosa is not damaged is stressed. The advantages of early oper