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Nature Reviews Disease Primers, 2022 Achalasia is characterized by peristaltic failure and incomplete relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter. The incidence and prevalence of achalasia increase with age, although achalasia can affect all age groups.
Shobna J Bhatia +2 more
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Clinical and Experimental Gastroenterology, 2011 Several theories on the etiology and pathophysiology of achalasia have been reported but, to date, it is widely accepted that loss of peristalsis and absence of swallow-induced relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter are the main functional abnormalities.
Dughera,Luca +3 more
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Barrett’s Oesophagus in an Achalasia Patient: Immunological Analysis and Comparison with a Group of Achalasia Patients [PDF]
Case Reports in Gastrointestinal Medicine, 2016 The aim of the study was to characterize the presence of diverse CD4 and CD8 T cell subsets and regulatory cells in peripheral blood and lower oesophageal sphincter (LES) from a young patient with BE/achalasia without treatment versus achalasia group. In
Samuel Torres-Landa +7 more
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The Turkish journal of pediatrics, 1996 Achalasia is a motility disorder of the esophagus characterized by absence of normal peristalsis and failure of relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter. Among the most common clinical findings are vomiting and weight loss. Roentgenographically, a narrowed gastroesophageal junction and dilated esophagus are observed.
Icagasioglu, D +4 more
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Primary versus secondary achalasia: New signs on barium esophagogram
Indian Journal of Radiology and Imaging, 2015 Aim: To investigate new signs on barium swallow that can differentiate primary from secondary achalasia. Materials and Methods: Records of 30 patients with primary achalasia and 17 patients with secondary achalasia were reviewed.
Pankaj Gupta +3 more
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Autonomic Nervous System Dysfunction in Achalasia
The Korean Journal of GastroenterologyBackground/Aims: Achalasia is an esophageal motility disorder characterized by dysphagia and noncardiac chest pain. Impairment of vagal function has been reported in achalasia.
Min-Jae Kim +3 more
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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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Seminars in Pediatric Surgery, 2017 Achalasia is a rare neurogenic motility disorder of the esophagus, occurring in approximately 0.11 cases per 100,000 children. The combination of problems (aperistalsis, hypertensive lower esophageal sphincter (LES), and lack of receptive LES relaxation) results in patients having symptoms of progressive dysphagia, weight loss, and regurgitation ...
Saleem Islam, Islam, Saleem
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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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Gastroenterology Clinics of North America, 2013 Achalasia is a rare motility disorder of the esophagus characterized by the absence of peristalsis and defective relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter. Patients present at all ages with dysphagia and regurgitation as main symptoms. The diagnosis is suggested by barium swallow and endoscopy and confirmed by manometry. Because there is no curative
Moonen, An J., Boeckxstaens, Guy E.
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