Case Reports
Laparoscopic cardiomyotomy: one step ahead
Authors:
KB Galketiya ,
Consultant Surgeon, Teaching Hospital, Peradeniya, LK
V Pinto,
Consultant Anaesthesiologist, Teaching Hospital, Peradeniya, LK
DNK Jayaingheararchchi
Temporary Lecturer, Department of Anaesthesiology, Faculty of medicine, University of Peradeniya, LK
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.
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.4038/amj.v8i1.6756
Anuradhapura Medical Journal 2014; 8(1):19-21
How to Cite:
Galketiya, K., Pinto, V. and Jayaingheararchchi, D., 2014. Laparoscopic cardiomyotomy: one step ahead. Anuradhapura Medical Journal, 8(1), pp.19–21. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/amj.v8i1.6756
Published on
30 Mar 2014.
Peer Reviewed
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