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The Performance of Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy in Sigmoid-Type Achalasia

Siriraj Medical Journal
Objective: Sigmoid-type achalasia represents an advanced stage of achalasia characterized by significant dilation and tortuosity of the esophageal lumen.
Chainarong Phalanusitthepha, Siwaree Maneesoi, Jirawat Watthanatha, Tharathorn Suwatthanarak , Vitoon Chinswangwatanakul , Thawatchai Akaraviputh , Asada Methasate , Monthira Maneerattanaporn , Somchai Leelakusolvong   +8 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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Treatment of Achalasia: Pneumatic Dilation [PDF]

, 1990
Forceful dilation of the cardia is the treatment of choice for achalasia. This therapy can be carried out using a homemade system or using commercially available dilators. Pneumatic dilation yields 77% good or excellent results in patients with achalasia,
J Janssens, P Rutgeerts, G Vantrappen
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Achalasia - An Update

Journal of Neurogastroenterology and Motility, 2010
Achalasia is an esophageal motility disorder of unknown cause, characterized by aperistalsis of the esophageal body and impaired lower esophageal sphincter relaxation. Patients present at all ages, primarily with dysphagia for solids/liquids and bland regurgitation.
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A Case of Type II Achalasia Occurring in a Nonagenarian Diagnosed with Acute Food Impaction

The Korean Journal of Gastroenterology
Achalasia 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, Moo In Park, Woo Hyuk Jung, Kyoungwon Jung, Sung Eun Kim, Won Moon, Seun Ja Park   +6 more
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Achalasia with megaesophagus

Canadian Medical Association Journal, 2023
Yang, Chew Fatt, Chua, Chun
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Risk of Esophageal Cancer in Achalasia: A Matched Cohort Study Using the Nationwide Veterans Affairs Achalasia Cohort [PDF]

INTRODUCTION: Achalasia is a postulated risk factor of esophageal cancer (EC); however, EC-associated risk in achalasia is understudied. We aimed to evaluate EC risk among individuals within the nationwide Veterans Affairs Achalasia Cohort.
Demb, Joshua, Shah, Shailja C, Low, Eric E, Gupta, Samir, Bustamante, Ranier, Liu, Lin, Yadlapati, Rena   +6 more
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Radiological evaluation of esophageal function in dysphagia with special emphasis on achalasia [PDF]

, 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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Cricopharyngeal achalasia in connection with autoimmune disorders in a pre-adolescent patient: a case report

Zdravniški Vestnik, 2017
Cricopharyngeal achalasia is an uncommon cause of dysphagia, especially in children. Congenital form is known in neonates and infants. In older children this disease has been reported in very rare cases and mostly in connection with neurological and ...
Urška Vučina, Primož Kotnik, Rok Orel
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Leiomyoma of the distal oesophagus mimicking achalasia [PDF]

, 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., Akkermans, L. M., Smout, A. J., Idenburg, F. J., Obertop, H.   +4 more
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