title: Physiologic features of the canine esophagus: effect of modified Heller's esophagomyotomy.
abstract: 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.
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D004285:Dogs / Q000601:surgery*; D004943:Esophagogastric Junction / Q000502:physiology*; D004947:Esophagus / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D008297:Male; D011312:Pressure