Laparoscopic cardiomyotomy: one step ahead

Abstract

Achalasia cardia is treated by cardiomyotomy. This may be performed by thoracoscopy or laparoscopy resulting in less morbidity allowing early discharge. This is a case history of a forty nine year old lady with achalasia, successfully treated by laparoscopic cardiomyotomy.

Keywords

• Achalasia cardia
• Cardiomyotomy
• Laparoscopy