Skip to main page content
U.S. flag

An official website of the United States government

Dot gov

The .gov means it’s official.
Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you’re on a federal government site.

Https

The site is secure.
The https:// ensures that you are connecting to the official website and that any information you provide is encrypted and transmitted securely.

Access keys NCBI Homepage MyNCBI Homepage Main Content Main Navigation
. 1993 Jun;68(6):749-51.
doi: 10.1136/adc.68.6.749.

Current results of surgery for achalasia of the cardia

R Emblem  1 , M D Stringer, C M Hall, L Spitz
Affiliations

Current results of surgery for achalasia of the cardia

R Emblem et al. Arch Dis Child. 1993 Jun.

Abstract

Several treatment options are available in the management of achalasia of the cardia. Of a recent series of 14 children, 12 were treated by a modified Heller's myotomy combined with a floppy Nissen fundoplication. Symptoms were dramatically improved in nine during a mean follow up period of 3.9 years. Recurrent oesophageal pain was the most resistant symptom and continued to be moderately severe in three patients, two of whom obtained temporary relief by oesophageal balloon dilatation. Two patients treated by pneumatic dilatation alone have residual symptoms. These results support a primary surgical approach to the management of achalasia in children.

PubMed Disclaimer

Similar articles

See all similar articles

Cited by

References

    1. Ann Thorac Surg. 1989 Mar;47(3):340-5 - PubMed
    1. J Pediatr Surg. 1989 Oct;24(10):1060-3 - PubMed
    1. Gut. 1990 Jan;31(1):17-20 - PubMed
    1. Am J Gastroenterol. 1990 Oct;85(10):1322-6 - PubMed
    1. Arch Dis Child. 1990 Nov;65(11):1255-8 - PubMed

LinkOut - more resources