Description:
AbstractEsophageal achalasia is a primary motility disorder of unknown origin. The goal of treatment is to eliminate the resistance caused by a non‐relaxing lower esophageal sphincter, therefore allowing passage of food and liquid from the esophagus into the stomach. A myotomy with a partial fundoplication (anterior Dor or posterior Toupet) is considered the standard of care for patients with achalasia. In the following review, we describe the indications and technique for a posterior partial fundoplication (Toupet).