Intraoperative manometry during laparoscopic Heller myotomy improves outcome in pediatric achalasia

Journal of Pediatric Surgery
Mubeen JafriGreg Tiao

Abstract

Achalasia is a rare disorder with less than 5% of patients diagnosed in childhood. Although Heller esophagocardiomyotomy is a proven intervention, incomplete myotomy can lead to clinical failure. Intraoperative esophageal manometry has been used to ensure adequacy of myotomies in adults. The purpose of the present study was to review our experience in the management of children with achalasia. A retrospective review was conducted on the medical records of patients with achalasia diagnosed between November 1999 and March 2007. Patient demographics and interventions were recorded. Outcomes after surgical intervention and esophageal dilation were assessed. Mean follow-up was 3.5 +/- 0.6 years. Intraoperative manometry was used over the past 3 years. Nineteen patients were treated for achalasia. The average age at diagnosis was 13.8 +/- 0.8 years. Most patients underwent esophageal dilation (14/19), receiving on average 2.1 +/- 0.3 dilations. One patient experienced a contained perforation that was treated conservatively. Eleven patients underwent myotomy, as primary therapy (n = 5) or after recurrence of symptoms after dilation (n = 6). Six patients underwent intraoperative manometry. More patients who underwent Heller myotomy wit...Continue Reading

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