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