Research Article
A Prospective Study on Manometric Evaluation of Achalasia Cardia Following Heller’s Cardiomyotomy
Author(s):
Vivek Srivastava*, Rajendra Prasad, Mumtaz Ansari and V K Dixit
Introduction: Achalasia cardia is the most commonly diagnosed primary
esophageal motor disorder. High-Resolution Manometry (HRM) is highly
sensitive modality of diagnosis. Laparoscopic Heller’s Myotomy (LHM) is
the main modality to treat Achalasia.
Aim: To compare pre and post treatment manometric variables among the
achalasia cardia subtypes based on HRM at 3, 6 and 12 months of followup.
Results: A total 30 patients of achalasia cardia underwent LHM with a mean
of 36.76 ± 8.42 years (range 21-56 years) with 7, 18 and 5 patients belonged to
type I, type II and type III Achalasia respectively. During followup 4 patients
(13.3%) developed recurrence of symptoms. One patient of type II developed
recurrence at 3 months of followup and was managed with pneumatic
dilatation who did we.. Read More»
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