Achalasia Flashcards
1
Q
Achalasia
A
failure of lower oesophagus sphincter to relax
2
Q
signs
A
dysphagia
acid regurgitation
epigastric pain
doesn’t respond to PPI
3
Q
investigations
A
manometry
barium swallow - bird’s beak
CXR
4
Q
management
A
pneumatic dilatation
surgery
botox
medications
