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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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Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, Volume 83, Issue 4, Page 748-760, October 2026.Abstract Objective Pediatric aerodigestive and upper gastrointestinal (UGI) motility disorders are common and may be associated with compromised nutritional status and decreased quality of life. Traditional dietary recommendations for aerodigestive and UGI motility disorders have been rudimentary and largely based upon experience and common sense ...
Khalil El‐Chammas +8 more
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Peroral endoscopic myotomy to treat esophageal achalasia: A prospective multicenter study performed in Japan [PDF]
BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) is an available treatment modalities for achalasia. The reported efficacy of POEM in the only prospective multicenter study was 82%; however, a retrospective multicenter study in Japan reported a ...
Okushima, Norihiko +13 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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Cancer Medicine, Volume 15, Issue 9, September 2026.ABSTRACT Background For locally advanced oesophageal carcinoma, multimodal therapy is the standard of care, but prognosis remains poor. Obesity has risen markedly in the last decades. The impact of obesity on response to neoadjuvant treatment remains unclear.
Susanne D. Otto +9 more
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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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The Evolution of Achalasia [PDF]
Digestive Diseases and Sciences, 2011 Esophageal motility abnormalities have been described as existing in a spectrum which includes achalasia, distal esophageal spasm, nutcracker esophagus and possibly other less distinct motility findings. There has been much questioning and controversy relevant to whether these different manometric features evolve from one to another and thus form a ...
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JGH Open, Volume 10, Issue 9, September 2026.ABSTRACT Background Pseudoachalasia closely mimics idiopathic achalasia in both symptoms and high‐resolution manometry (HRM) findings, making accurate diagnosis difficult. This study aimed to clarify the clinical characteristics of pseudoachalasia encountered at our institution and identify novel manometric findings specific to this condition.
Eri Nishikawa +11 more
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Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, Volume 83, Issue 3, Page 539-554, September 2026.Abstract Foreign body (FB) ingestion is a relatively frequent occurrence in the pediatric population with multiple potential sequelae. Appropriate intervention may range from urgent endoscopic retrieval to watchful waiting, with multiple variables influencing the decision.
Oren Ledder +18 more
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Journal of British Surgery, 1982 Abstract The occurrence of achalasia in two brothers who were successfully treated by oesophagomyotomy is reported. There was no evidence of oesophageal motor dysfunction in their parents or two other siblings who were also studied. The possibility that genetic factors may be important in the aetiology of achalasia is discussed.
C J, Stoddard, A G, Johnson
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