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Laparoscopic Heller’s cardiomyotomy as the main method for treatment of achalasia cardia: an evaluation of treatment results [PDF]
Zaporožskij Medicinskij ŽurnalAchalasia is an esophageal motility disorder characterized by symptoms of dysphagia, regurgitation of undigested food, respiratory symptoms (nocturnal cough, recurrent aspiration, and pneumonia), chest pain, and weight loss.
O. M. Kiosov +3 more
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Peroral endoscopic myotomy as a new approach in the treatment of patients with achalasia cardia
Медицина неотложных состоянийBackground. Achalasia cardia is a disease characterized by an esophageal motility disorder in which the lower esophageal sphincter fails to fully relax in response to swallo-wing and esophageal motility progressively decreases.
O.M. Kiosov, M.B. Danyliuk, M.A. Kubrak
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Appearance of a double bubble in achalasia cardia: a case report [PDF]
Journal of Medical Case Reports, 2008 Introduction Achalasia cardia is characterized by failure of the lower esophageal sphincter to relax in response to swallowing and by an absence of peristalsis in the esophageal body.
Lakhan Shaheen E +2 more
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Laparoscopic cardiomyotomy: one step ahead
Anuradhapura Medical Journal, 2014 Achalasia cardia is treated by cardiomyotomy. This may be performed by thoracoscopy or laparoscopy resulting in less morbidity allowing early discharge.
KB Galketiya +2 more
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Achalasia and hyperthyroidism: A cooccurrence revealing autoimmune connections [PDF]
Romanian Medical JournalAchalasia is a rare esophageal motility disorder characterized by an unknown etiology, myenteric inflammation, and autoimmune markers. We present a case of a 43-year-old female with progressive dysphagia, regurgitation, generalized weakness, and hair ...
Jibin Simon +4 more
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METABOLIC CHARACTERISTICS OF GASTRIC CONTENTS UNDER CONDITIONS OF NEUROMUSCULAR DYSFUNCTION OF THE ESOPHAGOGASTRIC JUNCTION [PDF]
Biotechnologia ActaNeuromuscular dysregulation at the esophagogastric junction, characteristic of achalasia cardia, leads to alterations in the metabolic composition of gastric contents, particularly in acidity, pepsin concentration, bile acids, and protective mucosal ...
A.M. Halinska +2 more
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Gastroenterologìa, 2021 Background. An imbalance of interaction between the sympathetic and parasympathetic links of the autonomic nervous system leads to autonomic dysregulation of the heart rate resulting in insufficient stress resistance, impaired adaptation and depletion of
B.F. Shevchenko +5 more
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Transient Unilateral Parotid Gland Swelling Following Upper Endoscopy
Journal of Clinical and Health Sciences, 2021 Transient parotid gland swelling could happen as complication after per oral endoscopy or intubation. We reported a 53-year-old man who developed transient unilateral parotid gland swelling following esophagogastroduodenoscopy (OGDS) with ...
Jin Yu Chieng +3 more
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Pakistan Armed Forces Medical Journal, 2013 Objectives: To evaluate relief of dysphagia and appearance of reflux symptoms in patients of achalasia cardia treated with Tran’s abdominal cardiomyotomy and anterior Dor patch. Study design: Quasi experimental study.
Adeel Wyne +3 more
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Pseudoachalasia secondary to metastatic bladder cancer
BMJ Open Gastroenterology, 2019 Pseudoachalasia, or secondary achalasia, is a clinical condition that must be distinguished from primary achalasia. Both diagnoses may present similarly, but the aetiology and management for each are drastically different.
William Haberstroh, Shervin Shafa
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