[HTML][HTML] A rare manifestation of achalasia: huge esophagus causing tracheal compression and progressive dyspnea

B Genc, A Solak, I Solak, MS Gur - The Eurasian Journal of …, 2014 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Achalasia is a primary esophageal motility disorder characterized by the absence of primary
peristalsis and a failure of the lower esophageal sphincter to relax, resulting in a dilated …

[HTML][HTML] Recurrent respiratory distress and cardiopulmonary arrest caused by megaoesophagus secondary to achalasia

NT Mabvuure, SY Hey, M Forshaw - International Journal of Surgery Case …, 2014 - Elsevier
INTRODUCTION Respiratory distress and arrest from tracheal compression secondary to
megaoesophagus are rare complications of achalasia. We present the case of a man with …

Successful Airway Management in a Patient with Severe Proximal Achalasia Requires Interdisciplinary Cooperation

BG Ekstrom, S Dance, DE Low, RE Fagley - A&A Practice, 2014 - journals.lww.com
We report a case of a patient undergoing esophagectomy for end-stage achalasia, a rare
condition associated with potentially catastrophic ventilatory and circulatory complications …

Achalasia presenting as stridor

T Medici, K Ibrahim, Y Madani… - QJM: An International …, 2014 - academic.oup.com
Discussion Achalasia is the failure of the relaxation of the lower oesophageal sphincter
(cardiac sphincter) and failure of peristalsis of the oesophagus on swallowing. 1 Failure of …