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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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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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High-resolution manometry in achalasia of esophagus
Revista Cubana de Medicina Militar, 2021 Introduction: High-resolution esophageal manometry is the ideal test for the diagnosis of achalasia and shows the presence of tertiary waves or aperistalsis and increased pressure, in the absence of relaxation, of the lower esophageal sphincter ...
Tatiana Amable Días +7 more
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Achalasia Cardia: Balloon, Tunnel, or Knife?
Journal of Digestive Endoscopy, 2022 Achalasia cardia is a rare esophageal motility disorder characterized by impaired relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter during swallowing and aperistalsis of the esophageal smooth muscles.
Amit Maydeo
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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 +9 more
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JPGN Reports, Volume 7, Issue 2, Page 192-199, May 2026.Abstract Objectives Vascular anomalies can cause extrinsic esophageal compression, leading to dysphagia or feeding difficulties in children. Diagnosis typically relies on imaging and endoscopy, which may under‐ or overestimate functional narrowing. Endoluminal functional lumen imaging probe (EndoFLIP) provides luminal parameters in real‐time, but its ...
Brett J. Hoskins +2 more
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Risk of esophageal cancer in achalasia cardia: A meta‐analysis
JGH Open, 2019 Introduction The association between cancer of the esophagus and achalasia has long been recognized. However, it has also been recognized that cancers themselves can give rise to achalasia‐like syndromes. The risk of developing cancer is also a factor in
Clare L Gillies +3 more
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Esophageal Pharmacobezoar in a Patient with Achalasia: A Case Report
Middle East Journal of Digestive Diseases, 2019 A few cases with esophageal bezoar have been reported in achalasia. We describe here a rare case of esophageal pharmacobezoar after ingestion of ferrous sulfate capsules in a patient with achalasia.
Hamid Tavakkoli
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Serosal patch of the gastroesophageal junction: an experimental study in dogs [PDF]
, 1998 Thirty two dogs were operated on in order to evaluate the mucosal regeneration of the serosal patch at the gastroesophageal junction. The operation began with a cardiotomy involving one centimeter of the esophagus and two centimeters of the stomach ...
Goldenberg, Saul +2 more
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Esophageal Cancer Secondary to Achalasia: A Case Series Study
Case Reports in GastroenterologyIntroduction: Achalasia is a primary motility disorder affecting the esophageal body and lower esophageal sphincter. Although the linkage between achalasia and elevated esophageal cancer risk is already known, the precise mechanisms remain ...
Wenli Xu +4 more
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