Surgical treatment of achalasia in combination with axial sliding hiatal hernia. Clinical case
Keywords:
Heller Esophagocardiomyotomy, Fundoplication Dor, reflux - gastroesophageal diseaseAbstract
Achalasia is an esophageal motility disorder of unknown etiology, characterized by increased pressure of the lower esophageal sphincter with an incidence of approximately 1-4 per 100,000 inhabitants with affecting both sexes. In this article we present a clinical case of a 63 years old man, diagnosed with Achalasia, Axial hiatal sliding hernia of II-III degree. Gastroesophageal reflux disease with reflux esophagitis that was surgicaly treated by “Esophagocardiomyotomy Heller. Fundoplication Dor”. The aim of the article is to analyze the results after appliyng surgical techniques of a patient with the diagnosis of Achalasia cardi concomitant with axial hiatal hernia. The patient was operated with a favorable postoperative evolution without complications.
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