The Performance of Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy in Sigmoid-Type Achalasia
Siriraj Medical JournalObjective: Sigmoid-type achalasia represents an advanced stage of achalasia characterized by significant dilation and tortuosity of the esophageal lumen.
Chainarong Phalanusitthepha +8 more
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Achalasia and hyperthyroidism: A cooccurrence revealing autoimmune connections [PDF]
Romanian Medical JournalAchalasia 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 +4 more
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Diagnósticos de enfermagem de pacientes em período pré-operatório de cirurgia esofágica [PDF]
, 2009 This study aimed to identify and analyze the nursing diagnoses of patients in the preoperative period of esophageal surgeries. Data were collected by means of an instrument, based on Horta's Conceptual Model.
CANINI, Silvia Rita Marin da Silva +3 more
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Frequency and severity of globus pharyngeus symptoms in patients undergoing thyroidectomy. A pre-post short term cross-sectional study [PDF]
, 2015 Globus pharyngeus is a sensation of a lump or foreign body in the throat, sometimes associated with thyroid diseases and surgery. Previous studies investigated this condition with contradictory results, mainly because not standardized instruments of ...
ANTONACI, Alfredo +4 more
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Clinical Diagnosis of Achalasia: How Reliable is the Barium X-Ray?
Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology, 2006 Manometry is considered to be the gold standard for the diagnosis of achalasia. However, many physicians believe that contrast radiography, classically showing esophageal dilation with bird-beak narrowing of the gastroesophageal junction, is also ...
I El-Takli, P O’Brien, WG Paterson
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“Pinstripe Pattern” in an Achalasia Patient
Clinical Medicine Insights: Gastroenterology, 2016 Endoscopic image of achalasia usually shows dilated esophageal cavity with retained liquids and foods. Recently, “pinstripe pattern” (PSP) in the case of achalasia patient was reported as an endoscopic image of the indicator for early detection of ...
Atsushi Imagawa +2 more
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Achalasia and esophageal cancer: risks and links
Clinical and Experimental Gastroenterology, 2018 Maura Torres-Aguilera,1 José María Remes Troche2 1Department of Pediatric Gastroenteritis, Hospital CMN “La Raza”, Mexico City, Mexico; 2Digestive Physiology and Motility Laboratory, Medical Biological Research Institute ...
Torres-Aguilera M, Remes Troche JM
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A Case of Type II Achalasia Occurring in a Nonagenarian Diagnosed with Acute Food Impaction
The Korean Journal of GastroenterologyAchalasia is an esophageal motility disorder characterized by loss of esophageal peristalsis and impaired relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter. Patients with achalasia often complain of persistent symptoms for several years before diagnosis.
Seong Hyun Koh +6 more
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Achalasia: A Review of Etiology, Pathophysiology, and Treatment
The Indonesian Journal of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Digestive Endoscopy, 2016 Achalasia was a condition marked by peristaltic movement absent in lower esophageal sphincter and segment that hypertonic result in imperfect relaxation during food ingestion. Achalasia incidence did not differ between men and women, account for 1 in 100.
Nor Hedayanti, Supriono
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Pathophysiology of ascites formation in cirrhosis of the liver [PDF]
, 1991 Gerbes, Alexander L.
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