esophagomyotomy
n.
Treatment of esophageal achalasia by a longitudinal division of the lowest part of the esophageal muscle down to the submucosal layer.
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Treatment of esophageal achalasia by a longitudinal division of the lowest part of the esophageal muscle down to the submucosal layer.
Incision through the muscular coat of the esophagus. See also Heller's myotomy.
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