D000074434Level 4

Heller Myotomy

**Definition:** Surgical incision of the lower esophageal sphincter near the CARDIA often used to treat ESOPHAGEAL ACHALASIA.

**Tree numbers:** - E04.210.511 - E04.515.750.250

**Synonyms:** - Heller Operation - Heller Groeneweldt Operation - Heller Groeneweldt Surgery - Heller's Myotomy

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