Multiple transverse taeniamyotomy for diverticular disease.
The indications for transverse taeniamyotomy, and the results obtained on a group of 11 patients, were analyzed. Intraluminal pressure recordings carried out before and one year after operation showed a significant decrease of the mean motility index after both natural and pharmacologic stimuli. The use of such a procedure, even in an early stage of the disease, should be considered.
D003106:Colon / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D004241:Diverticulum, Colon / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005769:Gastrointestinal Motility; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D011312:Pressure