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Home > My son(21 yrs) has been diagnosed for Achalasia and a surgery (myotomy) was done 3 years ago. But he is not feeling ok. same symptoms persists. 2 times balloon dilatation also was done. But no improvement. The doctor suggests another myotomy surgery.

My son(21 yrs) has been diagnosed for Achalasia and a surgery (myotomy) was done 3 years ago. But he is not feeling ok. same symptoms persists. 2 times balloon dilatation also was done. But no improvement. The doctor suggests another myotomy surgery.

By Anonymous
Created 02/16/2011 - 11:50

Can this surgery done as a keyhole or Is it advisable to do another open surgery?

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