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10 mar 2024 · Pseudoachalasia (a.k.a. secondary achalasia) is an achalasia-pattern dilatation of the esophagus due to the narrowing of the distal esophagus from causes other than primary denervation. One of the most common causes is a malignancy (often submucosal gastric cancer) with an extension in the lower esophagus.
Patulous esophagus is the abnormal widening or opening of the esophagus that can cause difficulty swallowing, heartburn, and regurgitation. Learn about the possible causes, diagnosis, and treatment options for this condition from Statcare Urgent Care.
1 sty 2018 · The upper esophageal sphincter (UES) located at the pharyngoesophageal junction functions as a protective barrier between the trachea and esophagus. Varied pathologies, such as structural, rheumatologic, infectious, neurological, or iatrogenic, can affect the functions of the UES ( 1 ).
A patulous esophagus is a frequent but poorly understood incidental finding on high-resolution computed tomography (HRCT) of the thorax in patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc) (Fig. 1) [1, 2]. Previous studies have established a relationship between a dilated esophagus and esophageal dysmotility in patients with SSc [2, 3].
10 sie 2021 · Your esophagus — or the food pipe — is the part of the digestive system that helps food travel from your mouth to your stomach. Different diseases can affect the esophagus, causing dysphagia or difficulty swallowing. The most common esophageal disorder is gastrointestinal reflux disease (GERD).
19 lip 2024 · Achalasia is a swallowing condition that affects the tube connecting the mouth and the stomach, called the esophagus. Damaged nerves make it hard for the muscles of the esophagus to squeeze food and liquid into the stomach.
19 lip 2024 · Achalasia treatment focuses on relaxing or stretching open the lower esophageal sphincter so that food and liquid can move more easily through the digestive tract. Specific treatment depends on your age, health condition and the severity of the achalasia.
