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Achalasia Flashcards

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What is achalasia?

A

Failure of lower oesophageal sphincter = no peristalsis

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Investigation results?

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1) Barium swallow - Bird’s beak

2) Manometry - differentiation

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Managing Achalasia?

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Relaxing Lower oesophageal sphincter
Balloon dilatation
Surgical Myotomy
Ca channel blockers (elderly)

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