Korean J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg.
1998 Apr;31(4):432-435.
Cricopharyngeal Achalasia: A Case Report
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgery, Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine, Chunan Hospital, Korea.
- 2Department of Internal Medicine, Soonchunhyang University College of medicine, Chunan Hospital, Korea.
Abstract
- Idiopathic cricopharyngeal achalasia is a rare condition that produces oropharyngeal dysphagia. It is caused by spasm of the cricopharyngeus and inability to relax with swallowing. A prominent muscle bar at the upper esophageal sphincter is a typical finding of the esophagogram. Cricopharyngeal myotomy is the treatment of choice. We report a case of cricopharyngeal myotomy for 61-year-old female patient.
