[Surgical treatment of cardiospasm].

Results obtained with Heller's operation in the management of 27 cases of cardiospasm are presented. The probable causes of oesophageal achalasia leading to dilatation and elongation of the wall are examined. These, in association with nervous changes, form the most marked features of the syndrome. The soundness of the operation employed is confirmed by the results achieved. These are most satisfactory when the disease is at the initial stages and dilatation is not excessive.