Heller myotomy

English

Etymology

First performed by Ernest Heller (1877–1964) in 1913.

Noun

Heller myotomy (countable and uncountable, plural Heller myotomies)

1. A surgical procedure, used to treat achalasia, in which the muscles of the cardia (lower esophageal sphincter) are cut, allowing food and liquids to pass to the stomach.

Synonyms

• cardiomyotomy