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