Therapeutic or Preventive Procedure
heller myotomy
hel·ler my·ot·o·my
Subclass of:
Digestive System Surgical Procedures; Sphincterotomy
Definitions related to heller myotomy:
  • Surgical incision made in the esophageal sphincter to allow easier passage of food and liquids into the stomach.
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • Surgical incision of the lower esophageal sphincter near the CARDIA often used to treat ESOPHAGEAL ACHALASIA.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2025
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