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Family case of cardiac achalasia

Российский журнал гастроэнтерологии, гепатологии, колопроктологии, 2014
The aim of review. To present modern data on the genetic theory of development of cardiac achalasia and data of original clinical case of the patient with vertical type of achalasia inheritance.Key points.
Yu. V. Yevsyutina, A. S. Trukhmanov, V. T. Ivashkin   +2 more
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Achalasia Cardia: Balloon, Tunnel, or Knife?

Journal of Digestive Endoscopy, 2022
Achalasia cardia is a rare esophageal motility disorder characterized by impaired relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter during swallowing and aperistalsis of the esophageal smooth muscles.
Amit Maydeo
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Proteomic Identification of Proteins Suggestive of Immune-Mediated Response or Neuronal Degeneration in Serum of Achalasia Patients

Gut and Liver, 2013
Background/AimsThe primary pathophysiologic abnormality in achalasia is known to be a loss of inhibitory myenteric ganglion cells, which may result from an immune-mediated response or neuronal degeneration.
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Plasma levels of TNF-α, IL-6, IFN-γ, IL-12, IL-17, IL-22, and IL-23 in achalasia, eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

BMC Gastroenterology, 2019
An elevation of serum inflammatory biomarkers in achalasia patients compared with controls recently was demonstrated. It has not been determined whether the elevation of inflammatory cytokines is unique to achalasia or occurs with other diseases ...
Steven Clayton, Elliot Cauble, Ambuj Kumar, Nirav Patil, Dennis Ledford, Narasaiah Kolliputi, Maria F. Lopes-Virella, Donald Castell, Joel Richter   +8 more
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Laparoscopic Heller’s cardiomyotomy as the main method for treatment of achalasia cardia: an evaluation of treatment results

Zaporožskij Medicinskij Žurnal
Achalasia is an esophageal motility disorder characterized by symptoms of dysphagia, regurgitation of undigested food, respiratory symptoms (nocturnal cough, recurrent aspiration, and pneumonia), chest pain, and weight loss.
O. M. Kiosov, A. V. Klymenko, M. B. Danyliuk, M. A. Kubrak   +3 more
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Surgical Treatment for Achalasia of the Esophagus: Laparoscopic Heller Myotomy

Gastroenterology Research and Practice, 2013
Achalasia is an esophageal motility disorder that leads to dysphagia, chest pain, and weight loss. Its diagnosis is clinically suspected and is confirmed with esophageal manometry.
Gonzalo Torres-Villalobos, Luis Alfonso Martin-del-Campo   +1 more
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Combined endoscopic approaches to the cardiac sphincter achalasia treatment

Zaporožskij Medicinskij Žurnal, 2015
Aim. To assess combined endoscopic approaches to the cardiac sphincter achalasia treatment. Results. There are preliminary results of treatment and methods of carrying out of combined endoscopic pneumocardiodilatation and injections of botulotoxin ...
V. N. Klimenko, A. M. Kiosov, V. V. Izbitskiy, S. N. Gulevskiy   +3 more
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Translation and cross-sectional validation of the achalasia patient reported outcomes questionnaire in a Dutch cohort

BMC Gastroenterology
Background The Achalasia Patient Reported Outcomes (APRO) questionnaire is developed to assess the frequency and severity of achalasia symptoms in adults with achalasia. The aim of this study was to translate the APRO questionnaire in Dutch, validate the
Elise M. Wessels, Carlijn M. Mussies, Gwen M.C. Masclee, Marc A. Benninga, Albert J. Bredenoord, Michiel P. van Wijk   +5 more
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Response Rate to Treatment of Achalasia Patients With Thyroid Disorders Versus Euthyroid Patients: A Cross‐Sectional Study in Iran

JGH Open
Background Achalasia, characterized by impaired esophageal motility, presents a challenge in diagnosis and management. Emerging evidence suggests a potential association between achalasia and thyroid disorders (TD).
Alireza Mehrban, Mehdi Karimi, Fatemeh Ahmadi Hajikolaei, Mohammad Sadra Saghafi, Aydin Hassanpour Adeh, Pegah Refahi, Amir Anushiravani, Javad Mikaeli   +7 more
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Achalasia and hyperthyroidism: A cooccurrence revealing autoimmune connections [PDF]

Romanian Medical Journal
Achalasia is a rare esophageal motility disorder characterized by an unknown etiology, myenteric inflammation, and autoimmune markers. We present a case of a 43-year-old female with progressive dysphagia, regurgitation, generalized weakness, and hair ...
Jibin Simon, K. V. Rajalakshmi, Ananthakumar P. K., Bhubaneswar, Sharan Bose   +4 more
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