It’s not just a heartburn and reflux disease: a case report of distal oesophageal spasm and review of literature
- Author:
Khairul Najmi Muhammad Nawawi
1
;
Zhiqin Wong
1
;
Chai Soon Ngiu
1
;
Raja Affendi Raja Ali
1
Author Information
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- From: The Medical Journal of Malaysia 2019;74(6):540-542
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
- Abstract: Distal oesophageal spasm is a rare condition that affects the motility of the oesophagus. It can be diagnosed by highresolution oesophageal manometry and the diagnosis is supported by other modalities such as barium swallow and esophagogastroduodenoscopy examinations. Treatment options include pharmacological therapy, endoscopy and surgical interventions. We described a case of distal oesophageal spasm in an elderly patient who presented with chronic dyspepsia.
