Short segment oesophago-cardiomyotomy for achalasia cardia.
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ABSTRACT
Over a seven year period, 25 patients of achalasia cardia underwent a transabdominal short segment oesophago-cardiomyotomy. There was no operative mortality. Two patients had a mucosal tear, detected intraoperatively and promptly repaired. All patients were regularly followed up (range 1 to 7 years). Clinical results were excellent in 76%, good in 20% and fair in 4%. No patient developed reflux or required reoperation for residual dysphagia. We conclude that a transabdominal short segment oesophago-cardiomyotomy performed carefully is a safe and effective procedure in the treatment of achalasia.
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Assunto principal:
Feminino
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Humanos
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Masculino
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Cárdia
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Acalasia Esofágica
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Criança
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Seguimentos
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Adolescente
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Adulto
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Esôfago
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo observacional
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Estudo prognóstico
Idioma:
Inglês
Ano de publicação:
1997
Tipo de documento:
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