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A D V E R T I S E M E N T
A D V E R T I S E M E N T
A 5 cm myotomy down to mucosa was made with a #15 blade.
A D V E R T I S E M E N T
The scarred wall of the esophagus was spread with the heel of a hemostat and with a Benson spreader, as is done in a pyloromyotomy. The bulging mucosa restored a normal caliber esophageal lumen. The child recovered quickly, was tolerating solid food within two weeks and continues to improve.
Expert consultant:
Kathryn D. Anderson, M.D.
Surgeon-in-Chief
Childrens Hospital Los AngelesNotes:
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This page was last modified on 3/25/1999.
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