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Diagnostic Cytopathology, Volume 54, Issue 6, Page 429-435, June 2026.ABSTRACT Introduction Esophageal perforation (EP) is a rare but life‐threatening condition, and most cases are due to iatrogenic causes. The rest occur spontaneously, due to malignancies, or trauma. The mortality rates can approach 50%, and delayed diagnosis of EP exacerbates patient outcomes.
Mason Marshall +3 more
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, 2020 Achalasia is a rare disorder affecting esophageal motility. Although this condition has been described for more than 300 years, the etiology is still not well understood.
Tam, PKH, Chung, HY
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The Pathogenesis and Management of Achalasia: Current Status and Future Directions
Gut and Liver, 2015 Achalasia is an esophageal motility disorder that is commonly misdiagnosed initially as gastroesophageal reflux disease. Patients with achalasia often complain of dysphagia with solids and liquids but may focus on regurgitation as the primary symptom ...
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Severe Recurrent Achalasia Cardia Responding to Treatment of Severe Autoimmune Acquired Haemophilia
Case Reports in Gastroenterology, 2012 Acquired haemophilia A and severe acquired achalasia are both very rare conditions with unknown aetiology. Haemophilia A is a haemorrhagic disease induced by deficiency or malfunction of coagulation factor VIII.
H. Al-Jafar +5 more
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The Mechanisms for the Association of Cancer and Esophageal Dysmotility Disorders
Medical Sciences, 2021 Background: Achalasia and other esophageal dysmotility disorders mimicking achalasia can be associated with cancer. This study aimed to review the main mechanisms for which cancer may develop in esophageal dysmotility disorder patients.
Francisco Tustumi +5 more
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How to Define the Gastroesophageal Junction
Digestive Endoscopy, Volume 38, Issue 6, June 2026.ABSTRACT Adenocarcinomas at the gastroesophageal junction (GEJ) are increasingly common worldwide. Current classifications, such as Siewert type II and Nishi, provide a foundation, but establishing a transparent and widely accepted framework could considerably enhance identification and treatment efforts.
Ken‐ichi Mukaisho +6 more
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, 2001 We report a case of carcinoma of the esophagus in a 58 years old woman with achalasia, who has been diagnosed since 30 years ago, which initiated by surgical treatment (myotomy) and the symptoms recurred since 3 years ago.
Makmun, Dadang
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Postgraduate Medical Journal, 1974 Summary In achalasia oesophagoscopy should be used to rule out definitely carcinoma of the cardia involving the myenteric plexus of the lower oesophageal sphincter. An easy passage of the instrument through the narrow terminal segment is characteristic but not always possible due to extreme distortion.
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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 +1 more
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Different Clinical Features of Idiopathic Achalasia in Various Countries
Gastrointestinal Disorders, 2022 Idiopathic achalasia is a motility disorder affecting the lower esophageal sphincter. Dysphagia is a hallmark symptom, but patients may exhibit other symptoms. The aim of this review is to compare achalasia symptoms globally.
Amy Yeung, Imaan Benmerzouga
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