Achalasia and diffuse oesophageal spasm in siblings.
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چکیده
We report the occurrence of achalasia and diffuse oesophageal spasm in brother and sister. The familial occurrence of these unusual disorders is consistent with the possibility that they share a common aetiology and indicates the potential importance of genetic predisposition.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Gut
دوره 20 9 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1979