Diffuse Oesophageal Spasm Flashcards by Megan Niven | Brainscape

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What is it?

A

Motility disorder: hypermotility

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What causes it?

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Idiopathic

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What is the presentation?

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Intermittent dysphagia ± chest pain

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What are the investigations?

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Corkscrew appearance on Ba swallow

Manometry shows abnormal contractions

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What is the treatment?

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Smooth muscle relaxants

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