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Nutcracker esophagus with epiphrenic diverticulae: case report
Nutcracker esophagus with epiphrenic diverticulae: case report
- Source :
- The Internet Journal of Gastroenterology. Dec 22, 2008
- Publication Year :
- 2008
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Abstract
- Nutcracker esophagus (NE) is a manometric pattern that is commonly seen in patients with noncardiac chest pain and/or dysphagia with normal esophageal peristalsis. We report a rare association of multiple epiphrenic esophageal diverticulae of distal esophagus with NE. Keywords: Nutcracker esophagus, epiphrenic esophageal diverticulae<br />Table of Contents Abstract Introduction Case Report Discussion References Introduction Primary esophageal motility disorders comprise various abnormal manometric patterns which usually present with dysphagia or chest pain. Unlike achalasia other [...]
- Subjects :
- Esophageal diseases -- Diagnosis
Health
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 15288323
- Database :
- Gale General OneFile
- Journal :
- The Internet Journal of Gastroenterology
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- edsgcl.197040922