An evaluation of 605 endoscopic examination in a rural setting, Lacor Hospital in Northern Uganda [PDF]
, 2016 Introduction: The aim of this study was to evaluate the profile of esophagogastroduodenal (EGDS) diseases diagnosed by upper endoscopy in a rural area of Uganda in a retro-protective study of 605 patients.
Alema NO +3 more
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Endoscopic treatment of esophageal achalasia
World Journal of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, 2016 Achalasia is a motility disorder of the esophagus characterized by dysphagia, regurgitation of undigested food, chest pain, weight loss and respiratory symptoms. The most common form of achalasia is the idiopathic one. Diagnosis largely relies upon endoscopy, barium swallow study, and high resolution esophageal manometry (HRM).
ESPOSITO, DARIO +4 more
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Diagnostics, 2021 Achalasia, a rare primary esophageal motility disorder, is often misdiagnosed as refractory gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). This study is aimed to identify the clinical and histopathologic features that may help to differentiate these two ...
Chia-Chu Yeh +9 more
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Nissen fundoplication for the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease in patients with Chagas disease without achalasia [PDF]
, 2010 Universidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP), Escola Paulista de Medicina (EPM) Department of SurgeryState University of São Paulo Department of Surgery and OrthopedicsCatholic University of Campinas Department of SurgeryHospital do Servidor Público ...
Aquino, Jose L. B. +5 more
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Sex/Gender Differences in Esophageal Motility Disorders [PDF]
The Korean Journal of Helicobacter and Upper Gastrointestinal ResearchEsophageal motility disorders are relatively rare and are attributed to an imbalance between the excitatory and inhibitory nerves that innervate the esophagus. These disorders include achalasia, distal esophageal spasms, and jackhammer esophagus.
Ju Yup Lee
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Inter- and intra-rater reliability of the Chicago Classification in pe-diatric high-resolution esophageal manometry recordings [PDF]
, 2014 This article may be used for non-commercial purposes in accordance With Wiley Terms and Conditions for self-archiving'.Copyright © 2015 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Abu-Assi, Rammy +13 more
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Complete endoscopic closure (clipping) of a large esophageal perforation after pneumatic dilation in a patient with achalasia [PDF]
, 2012 The risk of esophageal perforation following endoscopic balloon dilation for achalasia is in the range of 1 and 5% with a mortality rate of 1-20%. Perforations need to be recognized early and, if reasonable, an immediate endoscopic repair should be ...
Antonellis, F +4 more
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A Case of Type II Achalasia Occurring in a Nonagenarian Diagnosed with Acute Food Impaction
The Korean Journal of GastroenterologyAchalasia 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 +6 more
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Gut and Liver, 2023 Background/Aims: Although an association between achalasia and esophageal cancer has been reported, whether achalasia confers a substantial increase in mortality is unknown.
Ga Hee Kim +18 more
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Lymphocytic Esophagitis in Nonachalasia Primary Esophageal Motility Disorders: Improved Criteria, Prevalence, Strength of Association, and Natural History. [PDF]
, 2016 Lymphocytic esophagitis (LE) is a histologic pattern with no established clinical correlates in the majority of patients. The goal of this study was to evaluate the association between nonachalasia primary esophageal motility disorders (PEMD) and LE ...
Brickley, Elizabeth B +8 more
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