Laparoscopic oesophageal cardiomyotomy without fundoplication in children with achalasia: a 10-year experience: a retrospective review of the results of laparoscopic oesophageal cardiomyotomy without an anti-reflux procedure in children with achalasia.

Background: Oesophageal achalasia is a rare disorder in childhood. Common treatments in adults include oesophageal cardiomyotomy (laparoscopic or open) with fundoplication. We aimed to assess the results of laparoscopic oesophageal cardiomyotomy without fundoplication for treatment of achalasia in children.