Cricopharyngeal Achalasia: A Case Report / 대한흉부외과학회지
The Korean Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
;
: 432-435, 1998.
Article
in Korean
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-155288
ABSTRACT
Idiopathic cricopharyngeal achalasia is a rare condition that produces oropharyngeal dysphagia. It is caused by spasm of the cricopharyngeus and inability to relax with swallowing. A prominent muscle bar at the upper esophageal sphincter is a typical finding of the esophagogram. Cricopharyngeal myotomy is the treatment of choice. We report a case of cricopharyngeal myotomy for 61-year-old female patient.
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Main subject:
Pharyngeal Muscles
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Spasm
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Deglutition Disorders
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Esophageal Achalasia
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Deglutition
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Esophageal Sphincter, Upper
Limits:
Female
/
Humans
Language:
Korean
Journal:
The Korean Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
Year:
1998
Type:
Article
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