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Diffuse spasm of the esophagus

M W Flye, W C Sealy

    The Annals of Thoracic Surgery
    |June 1, 1975
    PubMed
    Summary

    Long esophageal myotomy offers satisfactory symptom relief for patients with diffuse esophageal spasm, despite not addressing the underlying cause. This surgical intervention is considered worthwhile for carefully selected individuals experiencing dysphagia and substernal pain.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gastroenterology
    • Surgical Innovation
    • Esophageal Motility Disorders

    Background:

    • Diffuse esophageal spasm (DES) is a motility disorder characterized by dysphagia and severe substernal pain.
    • A significant number of patients with DES present with complex cases requiring additional surgical considerations.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the efficacy of long esophageal myotomy in managing symptoms of diffuse esophageal spasm.
    • To assess outcomes in patients undergoing myotomy with or without concomitant procedures for related esophageal conditions.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective analysis of 22 patients diagnosed with diffuse esophageal spasm over a ten-year period.
    • Surgical interventions included long esophageal myotomy, diverticulectomy, and hiatal hernia repair.

    Main Results:

    • Eleven patients treated with long esophageal myotomy experienced satisfactory symptom improvement.
    • Patients undergoing myotomy with additional procedures (diverticulectomy or hiatal hernia repair) also showed positive outcomes.
    • Three patients with epiphrenic diverticulum treated without myotomy had persistent mild symptoms and one complication (esophageal leak).

    Conclusions:

    • Long esophageal myotomy provides a satisfactory surgical option for symptom management in selected patients with diffuse esophageal spasm.
    • While not curative, the symptomatic improvement justifies the procedure in appropriate candidates.
    • Concomitant procedures may be necessary for complex cases, but myotomy remains a key intervention for DES symptom control.

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