Irradiation-induced motor disorder of the oesophagus.
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This case report describes the late development of an achalasia-like disturbance of oesophageal motility following irradiation to the neck for a pharyngeal lymphosarcoma. The radiological, manometric and endoscopic findings are recorded as well as laboratory investigations showing evidence of complete vagal denervation.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Gut
دوره 23 8 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1982