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A Case of Type II Achalasia Occurring in a Nonagenarian Diagnosed with Acute Food Impaction

The Korean Journal of Gastroenterology
Achalasia 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, Moo In Park, Woo Hyuk Jung, Kyoungwon Jung, Sung Eun Kim, Won Moon, Seun Ja Park   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Wound healing of laparoscopic Heller's myotomy with and without an added dor's fundoplication, in pigs [PDF]

, 2004
BACKGROUND: It has been argued that a Dor's fundoplication following myotomy is useful to prevent leakage due to overlooked iatrogenic perforations of esophagus and it is able to stop sphincter reconstruction, avoiding recurrent achalasia. Another strain
Azevedo, João Luiz Moreira Coutinho, Azevedo, Otávio Cansanção, Kozu, Fábio Okutani, Paiva, Vanessa Carla, Silva, Cássio Edvan Paulino da, Simões, Manuel de Jesus   +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, Jorge Henrique Bento de Sousa, Nicolas Medeiros Dornelas, Guilherme Maganha Rosa, Milton Steinman, Edno Tales Bianchi   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Combination of Symptom Profile, Endoscopic Findings, and Esophageal Mucosal Histopathology Helps to Differentiate Achalasia from Refractory Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

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, Chia-Tung Shun, Liang-Wei Tseng, Tsung-Hsien Chiang, Jia-Feng Wu, Hui-Chuan Lee, Chien-Chuan Chen, Hsiu-Po Wang, Ming-Shiang Wu, Ping-Huei Tseng   +9 more
doaj   +1 more source

Esophageal achalasia

, 2018
Achalasia is a rare disease that affects esophageal motility as result of myenteric denervation of the esophagus and in a large proportion of cases, stomach. Its causes remain still poorly elucidated and its diagnosis remains late, reporting a delay of at least 5 years from the onset of symptoms, often confused with conditions such as gastroesophageal ...
Cárcamo G., Leonardo, Cárcamo G., Francisco, Cárcamo I., Carlos   +2 more
openaire   +3 more sources

Incidence, Morbidity, and Mortality of Achalasia: A Nationwide, Population-Based Cohort Study in South Korea

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, Hyungchul Park, Kee Wook Jung, Min-Ju Kim, Ye-Jee Kim, Ji Min Lee, Bong Eun Lee, Yang Won Min, Jeong Hwan Kim, Hee Kyong Na, Ji Yong Ahn, Jeong Hoon Lee, Do Hoon Kim, Kee Don Choi, Ho June Song, Gin Hyug Lee, Hwoon-Yong Jung, Hyun Jin Kim, Big Data Study Group Under the Korean Society of Neurogastroenterology and Motility   +18 more
doaj   +1 more source

Successful esophageal bypass surgery in a patient with a large tracheoesophageal fistula following endotracheal stenting and chemoradiotherapy for advanced esophageal cancer: case report [PDF]

, 2012
A 63-year-old man with esophageal achalasia for more than 20 years complained of respiratory distress. He was admitted as an emergency to the referral hospital three months previously.
Chiyo Furushou, Hideo Baba, Masaaki Iwatsuki, Masayuki Watanabe, Shiro Iwagami, Tatsunori Miyata, Tatsuro Yamamoto, Yohei Nagai, Yoshifumi Baba, Yoshihiro Ikuta   +9 more
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Clinical utility of pharyngeal high‐resolution manometry with impedance for upper esophageal sphincter dysfunction in gastroenterology

Advances in Digestive Medicine, EarlyView.
Abstract Pharyngeal high‐resolution manometry with impedance (P‐HRM‐I) is an established assessment method used to evaluate pharyngeal swallowing. It provides precise quantification of swallowing biomechanics that enable the detection of alterations in swallowing physiology.
Mistyka Schar, Taher Omari, Michal Szczesniak, Chien‐Lin Chen, Richard Heddle, Charles Cock   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Successful Management of Esophageal Perforation with Self-Expandable Metal Stent following Pneumatic Dilation for Achalasia Cardia

Journal of Digestive Endoscopy, 2019
Achalasia cardia is the most common cause of motor dysphagia. Pneumatic dilation (PD) of lower esophageal sphincter remains the cornerstone of treatment. However, it is associated with esophageal perforation in some cases. We present a case of esophageal
Abhai Verma, Samir Mohindra, Vivek Anand Saraswat, Uday Chand Ghoshal   +3 more
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Cytologic Findings in Esophageal Perforation: An Institutional Experience With Pleural Fluid Specimens

Diagnostic Cytopathology, EarlyView.
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, Samer Khader, Sigfred Lajara, Liron Pantanowitz   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source