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Familial achalasia in two siblings: significance of possible hereditary role
M R Tryhus1, M Davis, J K Griffith
1Department of Radiology, University of New Mexico, School of Medicine, Albuquerque 87131.
Journal of Pediatric Surgery
|March 1, 1989
Abstract:
Familial achalasia in siblings has been reported previously. We describe the clinical and radiographic findings in two siblings with achalasia. A discussion of the possible hereditary influence in achalasia is presented as well as a pertinent review of the literature.