(ә-sof″ә-go-mi-ot´ә-me) incision through the muscular coat of the esophagus.
Type: Term Pronunciation: ĕ-sof′ă-gō-mī-ot′ŏ-mē Definitions: 1. Longitudinal division of the muscular layer down to the submucosa of the lowest part of the esophageal wall; some muscle fibers of the cardia may also be divided. Synonyms: cardiomyotomy, esophagogastromyotomy
esophagomyotomy Longitudinal division of the muscular layer down to the submucosa of the lowest part of the esophageal wall. Some muscle fibers of the cardia may also be divided.