title: [Modified Thal operation in the treatment of achalasia of the esophagus].
abstract: The results of modified Thal (cardioplasty with gastric patch) in the surgical treatment of oesophageal achalasia are reported. Clinical, endoscopic, radiological, pHmetric and manometric findings offer evidence of the value of the technique.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D004931:Esophageal Achalasia / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008722:Methods; D013270:Stomach / Q000601:surgery
vernacular_title: L'intervento di Thal modificato nel trattamento della acalasia dell'esofago.