Cricopharyngeal Achalasia: A Case Report.
- Author:
Jae Young KIM
1
;
Hyung Joo PARK
;
In Sung JANG
;
Jung Kwan KO
;
Chul Sae LEE
;
Sang Heum PARK
;
Moon Ho LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgery, Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine, Chunan Hospital, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Esophageal achalasia;
Esophageal Motility disorde;
Esophagomyotomy
- MeSH:
Deglutition;
Deglutition Disorders;
Esophageal Achalasia*;
Esophageal Sphincter, Upper;
Female;
Humans;
Middle Aged;
Pharyngeal Muscles;
Spasm
- From:The Korean Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
1998;31(4):432-435
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Idiopathic cricopharyngeal achalasia is a rare condition that produces oropharyngeal dysphagia. It is caused by spasm of the cricopharyngeus and inability to relax with swallowing. A prominent muscle bar at the upper esophageal sphincter is a typical finding of the esophagogram. Cricopharyngeal myotomy is the treatment of choice. We report a case of cricopharyngeal myotomy for 61-year-old female patient.
