Achalasia of the oesophagus: Experiences of surgical treatment.

ABSTRACT

During a 5-year period, 14 patients were treated for achalasia of the oesophagus. The male-to-female ratio was 11.3, and a mean age of 43.4 years. The chief presenting complaint was dysphagia (71.4%). The radiological findings were mild degree 21.3%, moderate degree 71.5% and severe degree 7.2%. Oesophagomyotomy was perforemed in 13 patients, resulting excellent result 53.8%, good result 23.1%, fair result 15.4% and poor result 7.7%. This report showed the surgical technique and follow up of these patients in the past 5 years.