[Dysphagia in a trisomic adult operated on for esophageal atresia: achalasia or pseudo-achalasia?]

Gastroenterol Clin Biol. 1999 May;23(5):573-6.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Esophageal involvement is frequent in Down syndrome. We report a case of dysphagia in a 21-year-old patient with Down syndrome and repaired esophageal atresia. Radiology, endoscopy, and manometry showed typical features of achalasia. The patient was treated first by botulinum toxin injection and afterwards by Heller myotomy with good result. The role of motor disorders associated with esophageal atresia or with primary achalasia in this patient is discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Deglutition Disorders / etiology*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Down Syndrome / complications
  • Down Syndrome / surgery*
  • Esophageal Achalasia / diagnosis*
  • Esophageal Achalasia / etiology
  • Esophageal Atresia / complications
  • Esophageal Atresia / surgery*
  • Esophageal Stenosis / diagnosis
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Postoperative Complications / diagnosis