Myotomy

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Background information on Myotomy

Myotomy describes a surgical procedure in which muscle is cut.

A common example of a myotomy is the Heller myotomy.

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News Articles on Myotomy

‘Nutcracker esophagus’ difficult to treat ASK DR. H MITCHELL HECHT - Jan 28, 2008
Wilkes Barre Times-Leader,As a final treatment option, Heller myotomy surgery cuts through the muscle fibers and nerves of the lower esophagus. Q: Which is a better procedure:

Glassboro senior appreciates tennis after battling illness - May 29, 2007
The Gloucester County Times,In the surgical operation called heller's myotomy, slits are made in the sphinctor connecting the esophagus and stomach to relax it so that food can pass

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