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Heller's cardiomyotomy after failed pneumatic dilatation for achalasia cardia--operative pitfalls
S Victor1, R Jayabaul, V Jayanthi
1Heart Institute, Madras.
Tropical Gastroenterology : Official Journal of the Digestive Diseases Foundation
|January 1, 1992
Insights
This case study details a 46-year-old female with achalasia cardia who underwent a modified pyloroplasty after failed pneumatic dilatation and Heller
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Innovation
Background:
- Achalasia cardia is a primary esophageal motility disorder.
- Pneumatic dilatation is a common treatment, but can have limited success.
Observation:
- A 46-year-old female patient presented with persistent dysphagia after two pneumatic dilatations for achalasia cardia.
- Surgical exploration revealed disrupted muscle fibers, submucosal adhesions, and friable mucosa.
Findings:
- Standard Heller's cardiomyotomy was not feasible due to the observed tissue condition.
- A surgical repair technique, analogous to Mickulicz pyloroplasty, was successfully performed.
Implications:
- This case highlights a modified surgical approach for complex achalasia cardia cases.
- It suggests alternative reconstructive techniques may be viable when standard procedures fail.
Abstract:
A female aged 46, with achalasia cardia had no relief of dysphagia after pneumatic dilatation done twice. At surgery the muscle fibres were found disrupted, with submucosal adhesions and friable mucosa. Heller's cardiomyotomy could not be done. Repair similar to Mickulicz pyloroplasty was done.