Achalasia

Achalasia

Achalasia is an esophageal disorder, where lower esophageal sphincter is impaired due to motor dysfunction.

Symptoms

  • Dysphagia
  • Chest pain
  • Weight loss
  • Odynophagia
  • Aspiration pneumonia

Diagnosis

Diagnosis of achalasia includes:

  • Upper GI endoscopy for identifying obstructing lesion
  • Barium swallow
  • Esophageal manometry

Treatment

Treatment options include:

  • Surgery
  • Botulinum injection
  • Oral nifedipine and nitroglycerine
  • Endoscopic pneumatic balloon dilatation

The main treatment modalities include Surgery and endoscopic dilatation.

Emergency Cases

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