[A modified Thal cardioplasty in the management of advanced esophageal achalasia].
A modified esophagocardioplasty with gastric patch in the treatment of advanced achalasia is presented. The technique was employed in 4 patients from 1977 through 1993 and satisfactory results were obtained in follow up studies up to 16 years. This procedure provides better passage through the esophagogastric junction with preservation of the antireflux mechanism.
Caporale
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I Istituto di Clinica Chirurgica, Università degli Studi La Sapienza, Roma.
Cosenza
U M
UM
Giuliani
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Borghese
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Izzo
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L
Borrello
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Aglietti
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D000328:Adult; D002299:Cardia / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D004931:Esophageal Achalasia / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D004944:Esophagoplasty / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D018662:Fundoplication; D005764:Gastroesophageal Reflux / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography