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.
Artículo
en Coreano
| 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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Asunto principal:
Relajación
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Dolor en el Pecho
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Omeprazol
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Trastornos de la Motilidad Esofágica
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Reflujo Gastroesofágico
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Esfínter Esofágico Inferior
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Diagnóstico
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Manometría
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Hipotonía Muscular
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio diagnóstico
Límite:
Adulto
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Humanos
/
Masculino
Idioma:
Coreano
Revista:
Korean Journal of Gastrointestinal Motility
Año:
1998
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
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