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Esophagomyotomy for Achalasia and Diffuse Esophageal Spasm

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Achalasia Extended myotomy sometimes performed for diffuse esophageal spasm

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  1. Department of Surgery, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, 200 Hawkins Drive, #1516 JCP, 52242-1086, Iowa City, IA, USA

    Carol E. H. Scott-Conner MD, PhD (Professor and Head)

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Scott-Conner, C.E.H. (2002). Esophagomyotomy for Achalasia and Diffuse Esophageal Spasm. In: Chassin’s Operative Strategy in General Surgery. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-22532-6_21

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