Myotomy

Okay kiddo, let’s talk about myotomy. Myotomy is when doctors do a special kind of surgery to help people who have trouble swallowing or have a condition called achalasia.

Now, imagine if the food you ate couldn’t go down your throat easily and it got stuck. That would be uncomfortable and maybe even a little bit scary, right? Well, myotomy can fix that problem by making the muscle in your esophagus (that long tube that connects your mouth to your stomach) wider.

So, how do doctors do a myotomy? They use special tools and tiny cameras to make a small hole in your skin and then make the muscle in your esophagus wider by cutting it a little bit. This helps make it easier for food to pass through your throat and into your stomach.

The best part about myotomy is that it’s a very safe and effective way to fix a swallowing problem. And after the surgery, you’ll be able to eat and drink normally again without any discomfort or fear of choking.

It might sound a little scary, but don’t worry! Your doctors and nurses will take great care of you and explain everything that’s happening so you feel comfortable and safe.