Laparoscopic Heller myotomy with Toupet fundoplication for achalasia straightens the esophagus and relieves dysphagia - 17/08/11
, Shinichi Sakuramoto, M.D., Nobuyuki Kobayashi, M.D., Nobue Futawatari, M.D., Shinichi Kuroyama, M.D., Shiro Kikuchi, M.D., Masahiko Watanabe, M.D.
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Background |
A standard procedure for the treatment of achalasia remains to be established. We assessed the usefulness of a laparoscopic Heller myotomy with a Toupet fundoplication (LHT).
Methods |
LHT was performed in 30 patients (12 men, 18 women; mean age, 41.8 y) who had esophageal achalasia with severe dysphagia. Caution was exercised when the esophagus was pulled downward and straightened. Symptoms and esophageal function were evaluated before and after surgery.
Results |
The esophagus was straightened surgically in 22 (88%) of 25 patients with esophageal curvature on preoperative esophagography. The dysphagia score decreased to 1.7 ± 1.2 (mean ± SD) points from a preoperative value of 10. The lower esophageal sphincter pressure decreased significantly. Two patients (7%) had esophageal diverticula as postoperative sequelae. Pathologic acid reflex was noted in 3 patients (12%).
Conclusions |
LHT is a useful procedure for straightening the esophagus, reducing lower esophageal sphincter pressure, and relieving dysphagia in patients with achalasia.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Achalasia, Laparoscopic surgery, Heller myotomy, Toupet fundoplication
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Vol 192 - N° 1
P. 1-8 - juillet 2006 Retour au numéro
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