Previously treated oesophageal achalasia re-presenting with stridor

J Laryngol Otol. 2005 Mar;119(3):237-8. doi: 10.1258/0022215053561576.

Abstract

Achalasia is a motility disorder of the oesophagus that typically presents with dysphagia, regurgitation and chest pain. A rare presenting symptom is stridor. A case of previously treated achalasia re-presenting with stridor is described and associated imaging presented.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Airway Obstruction / etiology
  • Dilatation
  • Esophageal Achalasia / complications*
  • Esophageal Achalasia / diagnostic imaging
  • Esophageal Achalasia / therapy
  • Fatal Outcome
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Recurrence
  • Respiratory Sounds / etiology*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed