Long-Term Follow-up Results of Children Undergoing Achalasia Surgery

Objective: Achalasia is a disease characterized by lower esophageal sphincter motility disorder. Whereas there no clear algorithm in treating achalasia children, Heller myotomy known to be as the most effective method. Gastroesophageal reflux after frequently reported complication. Therefore, fundoplication procedure should added simultaneously. Our study aimed present results of patients who underwent and for achalasia. Materails Methods: Twelve laparoscopic with diagnosis between 2006 2019 have been included study. Results: There were 12 children. 75% them male, 25% female. Laparoscopic antireflux applied all patients. The average nasogastric withdrawal time was 1.75 days, start feeding 2.25 days. hospital stay 6.75 Dysphagia persisted 3 Dor 1 patient Toupet at postoperative 3rd-week controls. It observed that symptoms improved one-time endoscopic dilatation procedure. Conclusion: gold standard method treatment children.We believe partial reduces risk GER.