Physiologic features of the canine esophagus: effect of modified Heller's esophagomyotomy.
The effects of the modified Heller's esophagomyotomy on function of the lower esophageal sphincter in the dog were studied. In normal dogs, this surgical procedure produced a les competent lower esophageal sphincter that still maintained the ability to prevent esophageal reflux.
D000818:Animals; D004285:Dogs / Q000601:surgery*; D004943:Esophagogastric Junction / Q000502:physiology*; D004947:Esophagus / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D008297:Male; D011312:Pressure