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Esophageal achalasia presenting during pregnancy

open access: yes, 1997
We report a woman with achalasia cardia who developed dysphagia for the first time during pregnancy. She was initially mistakenly treated elsewhere as hyperemesis gravidarum.
Aggarwal, R., Misra, A., Shahi, H. M.
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Radiological evaluation of esophageal function in dysphagia with special emphasis on achalasia

open access: yes, 2008
In idiopathic achalasia, degeneration of the inhibitory innervation of the esophageal smooth muscle results in absence of primary peristalsis and in incomplete relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES).
Andersson, Mats
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Leiomyoma of the distal oesophagus mimicking achalasia

open access: yes, 1991
An unusual case of a patient with symptoms suggestive of oesophageal achalasia is described. Most oesophageal tumour growths causing secondary achalasia are associated with malignant tumours.
Kooijman, C. D.   +4 more
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Modern treatment for achalasia: endoscopic and surgical therapies. [PDF]

open access: yesBr J Surg
Conner A   +9 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Achalasia of the Œsophagus [PDF]

open access: yesProceedings of the Royal Society of Medicine, 1935
openaire   +2 more sources

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