Esophageal adenocarcinoma following Heller myotomy for achalasia

Endoscopy. 1987 Mar;19(2):76-8. doi: 10.1055/s-2007-1018241.

Abstract

We describe a patient who developed an esophageal adenocarcinoma 25 years after esophagomyotomy for achalasia. The tumor arose in a Barrett's esophagus, suggesting gastroesophageal acid reflux following the Heller procedure.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adenocarcinoma / etiology*
  • Adenocarcinoma / pathology
  • Aged
  • Barrett Esophagus / complications
  • Esophageal Achalasia / complications
  • Esophageal Achalasia / surgery*
  • Esophageal Neoplasms / etiology*
  • Esophageal Neoplasms / pathology
  • Esophagoscopy
  • Esophagus / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Methods
  • Postoperative Complications
  • Time Factors