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World J Gastroenterol. May 28, 2006; 12(20): 3155-3161
Published online May 28, 2006. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v12.i20.3155
Figure 3
Figure 3 The goal of the Heller myotomy is full-thickness division of the muscular layers (arrows) of the distal esophagus. The myotomy should be long enough to ensure complete obliteration of the lower esophageal sphincter.