achalasia Flashcards

1
Q

what

A

failure of lower oesophageal sphincter to relax

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2
Q

features

A

dyphgia - solds + liqiuds
regurgitation
aspiration
heart burn - no reponse PPI

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3
Q

Ix

A

endoscopy
oesophageal manometry
barium swallow - bird beak’s sign

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4
Q

Mx

A

pneumatic balloon dilation

heller cardiomyotomy

botox

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