A case of achalasia without dilatation of the esophageal body / 대한소화관운동학회지
Korean Journal of Gastrointestinal Motility
; : 151-155, 1999.
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ABSTRACT
Achalasia is a motility disorder of the esophagus consisting of abnormal relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter and aperistalsis of the esophageal body. Esophageal dilatation and bird beak appearance are characteristic radiologic findings of achalasia, but achalasia patients do not always show typical findings on esophagography. We recently experienced a 38-year-old female patient who complained of chest pain and dysphagia. She showed no dilatation of the esophagus with delayed emptying of the contrast media in esophagography, but achalasia was diagnosed by typical manometric findings. The patient's symptoms improved after a balloon dilatation. Therefore, esophageal manometry should always be performed when the patient's history suggests the presence of achalasia without typical radiologic findings. We report this case with a review of the literature.
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Assunto principal:
Relaxamento
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Bico
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Aves
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Dor no Peito
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Transtornos de Deglutição
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Acalasia Esofágica
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Meios de Contraste
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Esfíncter Esofágico Inferior
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Dilatação
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Esôfago
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Animals
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Female
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Humans
Idioma:
Ko
Revista:
Korean Journal of Gastrointestinal Motility
Ano de publicação:
1999
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Article