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Heller Myotomy Heller Myotomy. The Heller myotomy is a laparoscopic (minimally invasive) surgical procedure used to treat achalasia. Achalasia is a disorder of the esophagus that makes it hard for foods and liquids to pass into the stomach. The Heller myotomy is essentially an esophagomyotomy, the cutting the esophageal sphincter muscle, performed laparoscopically.
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Depressor anguli oris muscle The depressor anguli oris is a facial muscle associated with frowning. It originates from the mandible and inserts into the angle of the mouth. The muscle is innervated by the marginal mandibular branch of the facial nerve and receives its blood supply from the facial artery.
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MUSCULUS ABDUCTOR POLLICIS • MUSCULUS ABDUCTOR POLLICIS (noun). The noun MUSCULUS ABDUCTOR POLLICIS has 1 sense: 1. the abductor muscle of the thumb. Familiarity information: MUSCULUS ABDUCTOR POLLICIS used as a noun is very rare. MUSCULUS ABDUCTOR POLLICIS (noun). The noun MUSCULUS ABDUCTOR POLLICIS has 1 sense: 1. the abductor muscle of the thumb. Familiarity information: MUSCULUS ABDUCTOR POLLICIS used as a noun is very rare.
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Tracheotomy Tracheotomy (US /ˌtreɪkiˈɒtəmi/ tray-kee-AW-tə-mee) is a surgical procedure which consists of making an incision on the anterior aspect of the neck and opening a direct airway through an incision in the trachea (windpipe).he word tracheostomy, including the root stom- (from Greek στόμα) meaning mouth, refers to the making of a semi-permanent or permanent opening, and to the opening itself. Some sources offer different definitions of the above terms.
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- Noun. 1. keratotomy-surgical incision into the cornea. eye operation, eye surgery-any surgical procedure involving the eyes. radial keratotomy-radial pattern of incisions in the cornea that cause the cornea to bulge; performed to correct myopia.Translations.er·a·tot·o·my. n. pl. ker·a·tot·o·mies. Surgical incision of the cornea.
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- Lobotomy (Greek: λοβός lobos  lobe (of brain); τομή tomē cut, slice) is a neurosurgical procedure, a form of psychosurgery, also known as a leukotomy or leucotomy (from the Greek λευκός leukos clear, white and tome).obotomy (Greek: λοβός lobos  lobe (of brain); τομή tomē cut, slice) is a neurosurgical procedure, a form of psychosurgery, also known as a leukotomy or leucotomy (from the Greek λευκός leukos clear, white and tome).
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- Overview. Isaacs' syndrome is a rare neuromuscular disorder that is characterized by progressive muscle stiffness; continuously contracting or twitching muscles (myokymia); and diminished reflexes. Signs and symptoms generally develop between ages 15 and 60, with most people experiencing symptoms before age 40.
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Laparoscopic Heller Myotomy Laparoscopic Heller Myotomy. Achalasia is a functional disorder of the esophagus characterized by loss of coordinated peristalsis and lack of lower esophageal sphincter (LES) relaxation. This is thought to occur from absence of the myenteric neural plexus. The principal presenting symptoms include dysphagia and chest pain.
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- Tenotomy is the cutting of a tendon. This and related procedures are also called tendon release, tendon lengthening, and heel-cord release (for tenotomy of the Achilles tendon). Tenotomy is performed in order to lengthen a muscle that has developed improperly, or become shortened and is resistant to stretch.
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- Opah, in my opinion is one of the finest fish in the sea. I had it as sushi once and it was very good. I like to sear mine and very gently finish in the oven. I'd definetly go with a ponzu over a soy, it'll be lighter and add less salt.
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Chronic progressive external ophthalmoplegia Chronic progressive external ophthalmoplegia (CPEO) is a type of mitochondrial myopathy which is a neuromuscular disease that affects muscle functions. CPEO is a condition that involves the muscles in the eyelid and eye movement. Common symptoms reported by people with Chronic Progressive External Ophthalmoplegia.
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The Neuromuscular Junction: Function, Structure & Physiology A neuromuscular junction is a synapse between a motor neuron and skeletal muscle. This lesson describes the events of synaptic transmission leading to contraction of skeletal muscle.Myasthenia gravis is described as a neuromuscular disease.ore specifically, the synapse between a motor neuron and a skeletal muscle cell is referred to as a myoneural or neuromuscular junction. If you break down these terms, the names will make better sense. 'Myo'- means muscle, and 'neuro'- refers to nerves.
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- Pharyngocutaneous fistula is a common and troublesome postoperative complication of total laryngectomy. The first clinical reports demonstrating the use of a linear stapling device for mucosal closure of laryngectomy defects were published in 1971 by Luk'ianchenko (1) and Sorokina.
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Heller Myotomy Overview. 1  In an esophagogastric (Heller) myotomy, the surgeon makes incisions in the lower esophagus’ and stomach’s external muscular tissues. The incisions reduce the pressure of the LES, enabling food to pass more easily through the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) downward to the stomach.
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- Procedure description. A craniotomy for microvascular decompression of the trigeminal nerve is done to treat trigeminal neuralgia. Trigeminal neuralgia is characterized by severe spasmodic episodes of lancinating pain which travels to one side of the face.icrovascular decompression of the trigeminal nerve. Surgical Exposure: The patient is placed in a position so as to allow the surgeon good access to back of the head, behind the ear. There is risk of non healing of the scalp post operatively.
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Osteotomy Surgery What is Osteotomy Surgery? Osteotomy surgery is an operation whereby a bone is cut to shorten, lengthen, or change its alignment. It is sometimes performed on a hallux valgus, or to straighten a bone that has healed crookedly following a fracture. It is also used to correct a Coxa Vara, Genu Valgum, and Genu Valrum. The operation is done under a general anaesthetic. Due to the serious nature of osteotomy surgery, recovery times may be extensive.
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Erie VA Medical Center Today, Seaman's enjoying the newfound freedom of moving his hand without pain-and just in time for hunting season. Erie VA is one of the first facilities in the area offering the endoscopic method of carpal tunnel release surgery. The surgical clinic operates on more than 50 cases of carpal tunnel per year. If you suffer from carpal tunnel syndrome, talk to your provider to see if this new method is right for you.
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- What is the medical term meaning Surgical repair of laceration to the flexor digiti minimi brevis? Since the flexor digiti minimi brevis is a muscle, and surgical repair of a muscle is myoplasty, that is a term for this procedure.
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Meige Syndrome Meige Syndrome. Meige Syndrome (also known as Cranial Dystonia or Oral Facial Dystonia) and is actually a combination of two forms of dystonia – Eye Dystonia (Blepharospasm) and Mouth, Tongue or Jaw Dystonia (Oromandibular). Meige is named after Henry Meige, the French neurologist who first described the symptoms in detail in 1910.
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A Diet for Heller Myotomy For the first three days after the Heller myotomy surgery, drink clear liquids only, advises the UCLA Health System website. Clear liquids include ice pops and gelatin in addition to water, clear fruit juice and clear broth. Do not drink carbonated beverages or thick liquids.
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- Osteotomy. Osteotomy (see the images below) is performed to correct structural deformities associated with the cuneiform, metatarsal, and phalanges of the first ray and typically includes a lateral release and capsulorraphy. These procedures should be performed at the level of the deformity.
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Definitions &Translations Tenotomy. A tenotomy is a surgical act which involves the division of a tendon. It and related procedures are also referred to as tendon release, tendon lengthening, and heel-cord release. When it involves the Achilles tendon, it is called a Achillotenotomy. It has been used in the treatment of cerebral palsy. It has also been used for hammer toe.
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Clinical Overview of MG Myasthenia gravis (MG) is the most common primary disorder of neuromuscular transmission. The usual cause is an acquired immunological abnormality, but some cases result from genetic abnormalities at the neuromuscular junction.
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Myasthenia gravis Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a long-term neuromuscular disease that leads to varying degrees of skeletal muscle weakness. The most commonly affected muscles are those of the eyes, face, and swallowing. It can result in double vision, drooping eyelids, trouble talking, and trouble walking. Onset can be sudden.
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- Issacs' syndrome (also known as neuromyotonia, Isaacs-Mertens syndrome, continuous muscle fiber activity syndrome, and quantal squander syndrome) is a rare neuromuscular disorder caused by hyperexcitability and continuous firing of the peripheral nerve axons that activate muscle fibers.
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Eyelid Twitching | Causes | Treatment Eyelid Twitching Causes and Treatments . DEFINITION of Myokymia. Myokymia is the medical name for eyelid twitching. Myokymia is spontaneous contracture of the eyelid muscles, usually the orbicularis oculi muscle. Myokymia is usually unilateral (one eye only) and more often involves the lower eyelid instead of the upper. The condition is not serious and is usually self limiting.