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[Corkscrew esophagus].

J F Lassen1, T M Jensen

  • 1Medicinsk afdeling, Fredericia Sygehus.

Ugeskrift for Laeger
|January 27, 1992
PubMed
Summary
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Corkscrew esophagus, a motility disorder, causes esophageal pain. Diagnosis and reassurance are key, as the condition is benign and often linked to reflux esophagitis.

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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Radiology
  • Clinical Medicine

Background:

  • Esophageal pain is common, often caused by gastro-oesophageal reflux or motility disturbances.
  • Motility disorders can be complicated by reflux esophagitis, mimicking other conditions.
  • Esophageal pain diagnosis often requires excluding serious conditions like ischaemic heart disease.

Observation:

  • Corkscrew esophagus is a radiological diagnosis characterized by twisted segments in the distal esophagus.
  • This condition can be visualized endoscopically.
  • It stems from a fundamental disturbance in esophageal motility.

Findings:

  • The study highlights corkscrew esophagus as a cause of thoracic pain of esophageal origin.
  • The condition is associated with esophageal motility disturbances and potentially reflux esophagitis.

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  • Pain of esophageal origin requires a diagnosis of exclusion, including ruling out cardiac causes.

    • Implications:

    • Accurate diagnosis and patient education about the benign nature of corkscrew esophagus can alleviate anxiety.
    • Initial management should focus on treating associated reflux esophagitis.
    • Understanding the esophageal origin of pain is crucial for effective patient management and reassurance.