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Pseudoachalasia Secondary to Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm
Jorind Beqari1, Anthony Lembo2, Jon Critchlow3
1Division of Thoracic Surgery and Interventional Pulmonology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA.
The Annals of Thoracic Surgery
|May 22, 2017
Summary
Pseudoachalasia, a condition mimicking achalasia, can be caused by aortic aneurysms. This case highlights successful surgical treatment for pseudoachalasia due to a descending thoracic aorta aneurysm.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Cardiology
- Thoracic Surgery
Background:
- Pseudoachalasia is a rare condition that mimics primary achalasia.
- It is typically associated with malignancies at the gastroesophageal junction or post-esophageal surgery.
Observation:
- A unique case of pseudoachalasia was observed.
- The pseudoachalasia was secondary to an aneurysm of the descending thoracic aorta.
Findings:
- The study describes the successful surgical management of this rare condition.
- This demonstrates that aortic aneurysms can present as a cause of pseudoachalasia.
Implications:
- This case expands the differential diagnosis for pseudoachalasia.
- It highlights the importance of considering vascular abnormalities in the evaluation of pseudoachalasia.
- Successful surgical intervention is feasible for pseudoachalasia secondary to aortic aneurysms.
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