Transient achalasia of esophagus in tetanus.
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in English
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| ID: sea-63498
ABSTRACT
A case with tetanus presenting with progressive dysphagia due to lower esophageal dysfunction is described. A barium swallow at the onset of symptoms showed esophageal dilatation with a smooth tapering at the lower end suggestive of achalasia cardia. The patient recovered from tetanus over the ensuing three weeks; repeat barium swallow at this time was normal, suggesting that esophageal dysfunction was a manifestation of tetanus.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Tetanus
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Female
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Humans
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Deglutition Disorders
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Esophageal Achalasia
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Esophagus
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Middle Aged
Language:
English
Year:
1992
Type:
Article
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