Hypertensive panesophageal pressurization in type II achalasia

Rev Esp Enferm Dig. 2020 Jan;112(1):76. doi: 10.17235/reed.2019.6414/2019.

Abstract

We present a case-report about a patient with type II achalasia. In the high-resolution esophageal manometry (HRM), an atypical hypertensive panesophageal pressurizations were observed. Until now, the presence of hypertensive panesophageal pressurizations in type II achalasia was described in only one case-report. A POEM was performed. After the treatment, the patient presents a complete resolution of the symptoms. Control HRM showed a partial recovery of esophageal motility and the hypotonia of the gastro-esophageal junction.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Deglutition Disorders / etiology
  • Deglutition Disorders / physiopathology
  • Esophageal Achalasia / diagnosis*
  • Esophageal Achalasia / physiopathology
  • Esophagogastric Junction / diagnostic imaging
  • Esophagogastric Junction / physiopathology*
  • Esophagoscopy
  • Female
  • Gastroscopy
  • Humans
  • Manometry
  • Muscle Hypertonia / diagnosis*
  • Pressure