Short and Long-Term Results of Laparoscopic Esophagocardiomyotomy With Fundoplication (Heller-Pinotti Surgery) in the Treatment of Non-Advanced Achalasia (Megaesophagus)
João Bosco CHADU JUNIOR,
Jefferson Alvim de OLIVEIRA,
Adilson Gomes FAION
et al.
Abstract:BACKGROUND: Videolaparoscopic esophagocardiomyotomy with fundoplication has been a widely used technique for the treatment of achalasia. This study analyzes the safety and effectiveness of the technique in the treatment of non-advanced achalasia (megaesophagus) in a Brazilian federal university public hospital. AIMS: To evaluate the short- and long-term results of videolaparoscopic treatment of non-advanced megaesophagus in a public university hospital in Brazil, employing the esophagocardiomyotomy technique … Show more
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