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myotomy::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | operation, surgery, surgical operation, surgical procedure, surgical process |
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Pneumatic dilation versus laparoscopic Heller's myotomy for idiopathic achalasia.
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Most recommended fundoplication along with Heller's myotomy is Dor's fundoplication.
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Botox injections cause scarring in the sphincter which may increase the difficulty of later Heller myotomy.
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Surgical myotomy provides greater benefit than either botulinum toxin or dilation in those who fail medical management.
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Heller myotomy helps 90% of achalasia patients.
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Pneumatic dilatation causes some scarring which may increase the difficulty of Heller myotomy if the surgery is needed later.
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The myotomy is a lengthwise cut along the esophagus, starting above the LES and extending down onto the stomach a little way.
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A myriad of other techniques is available, including hyoid bone myotomy and suspension and various radiofrequency technologies.
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The esophagus is made of several layers, and the myotomy only cuts through the outside muscle layers which are squeezing it shut, leaving the inner muscosal layer intact.
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- Surgical incision or division of a muscle
- Myotomy describes a surgical procedure in which muscle is cut.
- Myotomys is a genus of African Karoo rats that inhabit the Karoo, a semi-desert region in the southern portion of the African continent. Previously placed in the genus Otomys, they are sometimes referred to as Vlei rats.
- The procedure of cutting the cricopharygeus muscle
- Surgery in which the muscle or muscular tissue is cut or dissected.
- Surgical sectioning or release of a muscle; used to reduce spasticity.
