ABSTRACT
Objective To explore the clinical significance of application of trans-abdominal Heller combined with Dor fundoplication for esophageal achalasia in the elderly.Methods Clinical data of 9 patients with esophageal achalasia undergoing trans-abdominal Heller combined with Dor fundoplication from Oct.2009 to Dec.2013 were collected.The postoperative effects and complications were analyzed.Results The operations were successful in the 9 patients with no conversion to open operation and no complications.The maximum esophageal diameter was reduced to (1.94 ± 0.76) cm from (3.69 ±-1.34) cm (P＜ 0.05).Rest lower esophageal sphincter pressure declined by 12.18 mmHg in average (1 mmHg=0.133 kPa,P＜0.05).Dysphagia score fell to 2.49 points from 7.88 points (P＜0.05).There were no retrosternal pain and dysphagia,stenosis and food retention in the lower esophagus and cardia place,and obvious expansion in esophageal.There were statistically significant differences in the above indexes.Conclusions The trans-abdominal Heller combined with Dor fundoplication can significantly improve the symptoms of esophageal achalasia in elderly patients,and effectively prevent postoperative gastroesophageal reflux,and has the characteristics being minimally invasive and fast,and fewer complications.