Heller myotomies

A form of Heller myotomy — 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.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of Heller myotomy
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