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Achalasia Cardia

What is Achalasia Cardia?

Achalasia is a disorder of the esophagus that prevents normal swallowing. Normally, peristalsis causes the esophageal sphincters to relax and allow food into the stomach. In achalasia, which means “failure to relax,” the esophageal sphincter remains contracted.Normal peristalsis is interrupted and food cannot enter the stomach.

Symptoms of Achalasia Cardia

  • Inability to swallow food or saliva
  • Chest pain that comes and goes
  • Heartburn and blenching
  • Coughing at night
  • Pneumonia
  • Vomiting

What is the surgical treatment for Achalasia Cardia?

The surgical treatment for Achalasia Cardia is Laparoscopic Heller’s Myotomy with Dor’s Fundoplication.

How is the surgical procedure Laparoscopic Heller’s Myotomy performed?

It is performed under general anaesthesia making small key holes in the abdomen through which the telescope and thin & long instruments are introduced and surgery is performed by seeing inside of the abdomen on a TV monitor.

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