Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Heller Myotomy

Surgical incision of the lower esophageal sphincter near the CARDIA often used to treat ESOPHAGEAL ACHALASIA.

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Abstract

Surgical incision of the lower esophageal sphincter near the CARDIA often used to treat ESOPHAGEAL ACHALASIA.

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Synonyms

9 entry terms
  • Heller Groeneweldt Operation
  • Heller Groeneweldt Surgery
  • Heller Operation
  • Heller's Myotomy
  • Myotomy, Heller
  • Myotomy, Heller's
  • Laparoscopic Heller Cardiomyotomy
  • Laparoscopic Heller Myotomy
  • Heller Myotomy, Laparoscopic

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17 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, education, ethics, history, instrumentation, legislation & jurisprudence, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, rehabilitation, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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History Note

2018

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Previous Indexing

  • Cardia (1965-2017)
  • Esophagogastric Junction/surgery (1965-2017)
  • Esophagus/surgery (1975-2017)

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  1. E04w.210w.511w
  2. E04w.515w.750.250w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Heller Myotomy. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D000074434. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D000074434
  2. Heller Myotomy. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heller_myotomy
  3. Heller Myotomy. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5707414