Multiple transverse taeniamyotomy for diverticular disease
Landi, E.; Fianchini, A.; Landa, L.; Maniscalco, L.
Surgery Gynecology and Obstetrics 148(2): 221-226
1979
ISSN/ISBN: 0039-6087 PMID: 419425 Document Number: 145262
The indications for transverse taeniamyotomy, and the results obtained on a group of 11 patients, were analyzed. Intraluminal pressure recordings carried out before and 1 yr after operation showed a significant decrease of the mean motility index after both natural and pharmacologic stimuli. The use of such a procedure, even in an early stage of the disease, should be considered.