Absence of esophageal peristalsis and impaired relaxation of the lower esophageal ...
Dysphagia to solids and liquids, gradually worsening over time (1,2)
Regurgitation (most commonly at night in the recumbent position) (1,2)
Vomiting
Nocturnal coug...
Primary goal of management is to prevent complications and preserve esophageal structure and function
Oral/sublingual medications provide short-term treatment and are not as e...
Obtain a post-treatment barium study to evaluate for resolution
Consider proton pump inhibitor in patients with reflux symptoms
Reassess for treatment failure or re...
Q39.5 Congenital dilatation of esophagus
K22.0 Achalasia of cardia
48531003 Achalasia
45798009 Congenital cardiospasm
45564002 Achalasia of esophagus
715192004 Idiopathic achalasia of esop...
Achalasia is a rare, idiopathic disorder of esophageal motility.
HREM allows for disease subclassification, which impacts treatment outcomes.
Perform EGD on all patients with achalasia t...
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