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What is Cardiomyotomy?

Category: Surgeries

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Laparoscopic cardiomyotomy (Heller myotomy) is performed for achalasia. Achalasia is a primary esophageal motility disorder of unknown cause.

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Reported purpose & perceived effectiveness
Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Esophageal achalasia 11 3
  • Major
  • Moderate
  • Slight
  • None
  • Can't tell
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Side effects

Side effects as an overall problem

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 0
Moderate 0
Mild 1
None 2

Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Cardiomyotomy

Side effect Patients Percentage
Abdominal adhesions 1
Gastroesophageal reflux disease 1

Duration

Stopped having Cardiomyotomy

Duration Patients Percentage
Less than 1 month 5
Adherence
Adherence Evaluations Percentage
Always 2
Usually 1
Sometimes 0
Never taken as prescribed 0
Burden
Burden Evaluations Percentage
Very hard to take 0
Somewhat hard to take 1
A little hard to take 1
Not at all hard to take 1
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Feb 22, 1990 (Started Feb 22, 1990)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for esophageal achalasia)
  • Side effects
    Mild (gastroesophageal reflux disease)
  • Adherence
    Usually
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: One time
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