THORACOSCOPIC LONG ESOPHAGEAL MYOTOMY FOR NUTCRACKER ESOPHAGUS - INITIAL EXPERIENCE OF A NEW SURGICAL APPROACH

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SHIMI, SM [1 ]
NATHANSON, LK [1 ]
CUSCHIERI, A [1 ]
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[1] UNIV DUNDEE,NINEWELLS HOSP & MED SCH,DEPT SURG,DUNDEE DD1 9SY,SCOTLAND
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10.1002/bjs.1800790619
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A thoracoscopic technique is described for the execution of long oesophageal myotomy for nutcracker oesophagus causing odynophagia and non-cardiac chest pain. The technique is based on a multipuncture method and a left thoracoscopic approach. It has been performed on three patients with complete symptomatic relief in the short term, although the follow-up period is short (maximum 12 months). No complications were encountered and discharge from hospital occurred by the fifth day after operation.
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