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Achalasia of the esophagus
1Department of Surgery, New York Hospital-Cornell Medical Center, New York.
Chest Surgery Clinics of North America
|November 1, 1994
Abstract:
Achalasia, a disease of unknown cause, is characterized by absence of peristalsis in the esophagus body and incomplete relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) in response to swallowing. This article reviews the history and pathogenesis of achalasia along with clinical manifestations, diagnosis and management options relating to the disease.