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Case Reports
. 1987 Mar;19(2):76-8.
doi: 10.1055/s-2007-1018241.

Esophageal adenocarcinoma following Heller myotomy for achalasia

J F Gallez, F Berger, B Moulinier, C Partensky
Case Reports

Esophageal adenocarcinoma following Heller myotomy for achalasia

J F Gallez et al. Endoscopy. 1987 Mar.

Abstract

We describe a patient who developed an esophageal adenocarcinoma 25 years after esophagomyotomy for achalasia. The tumor arose in a Barrett's esophagus, suggesting gastroesophageal acid reflux following the Heller procedure.

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