Joël Igor Kamla, Guy Aristide Bang, Joel Noutakdie Tochie, George Motto Bwelle, Blondel Nana Oumarou, Bernadette Ngo Nonga
INTRODUCTION: Achalasia is a rare esophageal disease with potentially lethal complications. Knowledge of the outcomes of the different surgical treatment modalities for achalasia by Heller's cardiomyotomy (HCM) helps to choose the safest and most effective option. However, data on the management of achalsia using a Heller myotomy is limited in Africa. Thus, our aim was to determine the perioperative morbidity, mortality and short-term functional outcomes of HCM in Cameroon. METHODOLOGY: We conducted a cohort study throughout a 10-year chart review of patients who underwent HCM for achalasia and were followed up postoperatively for at least three months at two tertiary health centers in Cameroon...
March 22, 2024: BMC Gastroenterology