A Case of Nutcracker Esophagus Associated with Gastroesophageal Reflux: Normalization of Manometry Finding after Omeprazole Therapy / 대한소화관운동학회지
Korean Journal of Gastrointestinal Motility
;
: 127-132, 1998.
Article
in Korean
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-181549
ABSTRACT
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is thought to be caused by an incompetent lower esophageal sphincter, either because of a chronic hypotonia or an increased frequency of transient lower esophageal sphincter relaxation. Thus, it seems paradoxical under nutcracker esophagus to consider gastroesophageal reflux as a possible diagnosis, particularly in the patient presenting with chest pain. Current therapy in nutcracker esophagus is aimed at reducing the high amplitude peristaltic contractions characteristic of this disorder. Treatment directed at reducing contraction can decrease lower esophageal sphincter pressure and may exacerbate gastroesophageal reflux. It is not easy to treat a case of nutcracker esophagus associated with GERD. We report a 38-year-old male with nutcracker esophagus associated with GERD who lost the diagnostic features of nutcracker esophagus after 6 week of antireflux therapy.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Relaxation
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Chest Pain
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Omeprazole
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Esophageal Motility Disorders
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Gastroesophageal Reflux
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Esophageal Sphincter, Lower
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Diagnosis
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Manometry
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Muscle Hypotonia
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
Limits:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Korean Journal of Gastrointestinal Motility
Year:
1998
Type:
Article
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