Heller myotomy is a surgical procedure in which the muscles of the cardia are cut, allowing food and liquids to pass into the stomach. It is used to treat achalasia, a disorder in which the lower esophageal sphincter fails to relax properly, making it difficult for food and liquids to reach the stomach.
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Heller myotomy is the standard surgical treatment for achalasia.
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Heller myotomy is a surgical procedure in which the muscles of the cardia (lower esophageal sphincter or LES) are cut, allowing food and liquids to pass to the stomach.
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