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  • Title: [Surgery of functional disorders of the pharyngoesophageal sphincter. Value and contribution of cricopharyngeal myotomy].
    Author: Haguenauer JP, Bel A, Pignat JC, Leval J.
    Journal: Ann Otolaryngol Chir Cervicofac; 1986; 103(5):309-12. PubMed ID: 3688729.
    Abstract:
    A series of 11 patients with severe functional disorders of superior sphincter of esophagus were treated by section of cricopharyngeal muscle. Indications for the operation are based mainly on clinical data, assisted by results of different examinations (endoscopy, manometry, radiocinema), and it could find a very wide field of application.
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