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{{SK}} esophageal achalasia; cardiospasm; esophageal aperistalsis; achalasia cardiae; dyssynergia esophagus
{{SK}} esophageal achalasia; cardiospasm; esophageal aperistalsis; achalasia cardiae; dyssynergia esophagus

Latest revision as of 17:44, 23 October 2017

Achalasia
Achalasia: Mega esophagus.
Image courtesy of Professor Peter Anderson DVM PhD and published with permission © PEIR, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Department of Pathology
ICD-10 K22.0
ICD-9 530.0
OMIM 200400
DiseasesDB 72
MedlinePlus 000267
MeSH C06.405.117.119.500.432

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-In-Chief: Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D. [2] Twinkle Singh, M.B.B.S. [3] Ahmed Younes M.B.B.CH [4]

Synonyms and keywords: esophageal achalasia; cardiospasm; esophageal aperistalsis; achalasia cardiae; dyssynergia esophagus

Overview

Historical Perspective

Classification

Pathophysiology

Causes

Differentiating Achalasia from Other Diseases

Epidemiology and Demographics

Risk Factors

Screening

Natural History, Complications and Prognosis

Diagnosis

History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | X ray | CT | MRI | Ultrasound | Other Imaging Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies

Treatment

Medical Therapy | Surgery | Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies

Case Studies

Case#1

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