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Understanding Achalasia: Diagnosis & Treatment by Ahmed Abodawia is a document available to read on EtoBox.
1. Achalasia is a motility disorder of the esophagus characterized by failure of LES relaxation and esophageal aperistalsis. It is diagnosed using barium swallow, endoscopy, and high-resolution manometry. 2. The document discusses the evolution of diagnosing and classifying achalasia into 3 subtypes based on motility patterns, as well as associated symptoms, presentations, and complications if left untreated. 3. Diagnostic tests include barium swallow to identify morphological features, endoscopy to rule
- Author
- Ahmed Abodawia
- Language
- EN