achalasia Flashcards
1
Q
what
A
failure of lower oesophageal sphincter to relax
2
Q
features
A
dyphgia - solds + liqiuds
regurgitation
aspiration
heart burn - no reponse PPI
3
Q
Ix
A
endoscopy
oesophageal manometry
barium swallow - bird beak’s sign
4
Q
Mx
A
pneumatic balloon dilation
heller cardiomyotomy
botox