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Nutcracker esophagus with epiphrenic diverticulae: case report

Nutcracker esophagus with epiphrenic diverticulae: case report

Authors :
Arulprakash, S.
Kini, P. Rathnakar
Pugazhendhi, T.
Jeevankumar, S.
Source :
The Internet Journal of Gastroenterology. Dec 22, 2008
Publication Year :
2008

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 [...]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
15288323
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
The Internet Journal of Gastroenterology
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
edsgcl.197040922