Why the study?
Does early operation using a modified Heller's procedure improve outcomes in patients with achalasia?
Population
27 cases of achalasia treated in the Tehidy Thoracic Surgical Unit
Design
Case_series
Authors
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Prolonged conservative management may worsen achalasia outcomes; leaves open whether early modified Heller myotomy improves results prospectively.
Does early operation using a modified Heller's procedure improve outcomes in patients with achalasia?
Early surgical intervention with a modified Heller's procedure yields better outcomes for achalasia than prolonged conservative management.
Wingfield et al. (1972) studied this question.
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