Re: Ann, West Yorks Repeat Myotomy

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Hi Ann

He listed it and Botox as possible options but added that he did not recommend

either of these. Feels that dilatation too risky (perforation) and too young

(ha) for Botox. He feels that surgery is the best way forward.Thanks. Carol (NI)

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> From: cookie3009 <cookie3009@...>

> Subject: Repeat Myotomy

> achalasia

> Date: Tuesday, 4 January, 2011, 10:58

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> Hi everyone, it's been a while since I visited the site but would like to ask

for some info. I'm in the UK and had my Heller's almost 3 years ago. I saw my GI

doctor last week who informed me that my recent manometry once again showed a

high pressure at the LOS (plus the obligatory aperistalsis!) and he recommends a

repeat myotomy. (My diet is atrocious as I can only swallow rubbish, no real

food and terrible chest pain).My first surgery was open (laparotomy) so I am

curious as to how they do it next time - same area? Also what success rate comes

with a 2nd myotomy? Any info gratefully received. Thanks. Carol.

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