A case of endoscopically resected early esophageal carcinoma associated with achalasia is reported. A 63-year-old woman was made diagnosis of esophageal achalasia, sigmoid type and grade III. The patient was operated by Tokai University method, Heller's long esophagomyectomy, Hill's posterior cardiopexy, fundoplication and selective proximal vagotomy using a laparotomy. Two years and six months...

Achalasia is an esophageal disease due to inability of relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES), frequently associated with loss of peristalsis in the distal esophagus results from the degeneration of ganglion cells in the myenteric plexus in the esophageal wall [1,2]. Pneumatic dilatation (PD) of the esophagus is the first line method of therapy of achalasia. Pneumatic balloon dilata...

INTRODUCTION Three subtypes of achalasia have been defined through high-resolution esophageal manometry: subtype i shows no pressurization with swallows, subtype ii has increased isobaric panesophageal pressure, and subtype iii has distal esophageal spastic non-isobaric contractions. Studies describing the subtypes based on radiographic findings, clinical symptoms, and stasis scores are limited...

Achalasia is a rare neurological deficit of the esophagus that produces an impaired relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter and decreased motility of the esophageal body. Achalasia is generally accepted to be a pre-malignant disorder, since, particularly in the mega-esophagus, chronic irritation by foods and bacterial overgrowth may contribute to the development of dysplasia and carcinoma....

Achalasia is a rare esophageal motility disorder that is characterized by a loss of peristalsis in the distal esophagus and failure of lower esophageal sphincter relaxation. The risk of developing esophageal motility disorders, including achalasia, following bariatric surgery is controversial and differs based on the type of surgery. Most of the reported cases occurred with laparoscopic adjusta...

We read with great interest the recently published article by Müller [1]. Th e author aimed to explain the importance of high-resolution manometry (HRM) on achalasia diagnosis and management. She explained conventional manometry (CM) and HRM criteria for diagnosis of achalasia. We thank Muller for this valuable study, but we think that there are some controversies needed to be clarifi ed. First...

Current parameters of the Chicago classification include assessment of the esophageal body (contraction vigour and peristalsis), lower esophageal sphincter relaxation pressure, and intra-bolus pressure pattern. Esophageal disorders include achalasia, esophagogastric junction outflow obstruction, major disorders of peristalsis, and minor disorders of peristalsis. Sub-classification of achalasia ...

Achalasia is a disorder of the esophagus characterized by decreased lower esophageal sphincter (LES) relaxation and absence of esophageal peristalsis. Botulinum toxin (BT) injection targeting the LES has been used in the treatment of achalasia and other esophageal motility disorders, and it is considered to be safe and effective for short-term symptomatic relief. Serious adverse events of this ...

Achalasia is an esophageal motility disorder characterized by increased lower esophageal sphincter pressure and absence of peristalsis in the lower esophagus. Patients typically present with complaints of progressive difficulty swallowing over a period of several years. Diagnosis is confirmed by esophageal manometry. Complications of achalasia include esophagitis, aspiration and possibly an inc...

HEADINGS Esophageal achalasia. Esophagus. Esophageal diseases. Esophageal motility disorders. ABSTRACT – Background The idiopathic esophageal achalasia is a disease of unknown etiology, characterized by esophageal aperistalsis and failure of its lower sphincter with dysphagia. Its etiology factors includes: esophageal gastric junction obstruction, degeneration of Auerbach ́s plexus, virus infect...