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Esophageal Achalasia  

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Definición

  • A motility disorder of the ESOPHAGUS in which the LOWER ESOPHAGEAL SPHINCTER (near the CARDIA) fails to relax resulting in functional obstruction of the esophagus, and DYSPHAGIA. Achalasia is characterized by a grossly contorted and dilated esophagus (megaesophagus).

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Etiquetas alternativas

  • Achalasia
  • Achalasia, Esophageal
  • Cardiospasm

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