Long‐term Result of Total versus Partial Fundoplication after Esophagomyotomy for Primary Esophageal Motor Disorders

Abstract

When treating achalasia or diffuse esophageal spasm by esophageal myotomy and an antireflux operation, a total fundoplication adds too much resistance to allow esophageal emptying and is considered as inappropriate. A partial fundoplication provides proper antireflux effects without causing significant esophageal emptying difficulties.