Achalasia: CT Findings

A 65 year old woman presents with
dysphagia and intermittent vomiting.
Endoscopy shows a tight LES suggestive of achalasia.
Which of the following medical therapies is most effective?
1-Diltiazem
2-Bismuth
3-Glyceryl trinitrate
4-Botulinum toxin
5-Glypressin
Dr Ihab Suliman. دكتور ايهاب فتحي سليمان

Investigation needed to confirm the diagnosis of Achalasia?
Dr Ihab Suliman. دكتور ايهاب فتحي سليمان Yusuke Kaneko
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Large oesophageal dilatation ( achalasia) with thickening presenting as right upper zone cavitatory lesion/ atelactatic band. The apparent pleural line on left side is just an artefact as u can see vascular markings beyond that.

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Q)What diagnosis is suggested by this radiograph taken following a barium swallow?
1. Achalasia
2. Esophageal carcinoma
3. Zenker's diverticulum
4. Esophageal stricture
5. Diffuse esophageal spasm

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Dr Ihab Suliman. دكتور ايهاب فتحي سليمان

Proud of our team WashU Gastroenterology for continuing to expand our third space endoscopy program and providing outstanding care to our patients.

We recently performed 5 esophageal POEM procedures for Achalasia in one day. Grateful to our endoscopy staff and industry support.Arvind Rengarajan, MD

#RT Elliot K Fishman / CTisus.com: Achalasia: CT Findings

Don’t miss A. Aziz Aadam, MD (Aziz Aadam), presenting “Effect of Change in Esophagogastric Opening Parameters on Functional Luminal Imaging Probe (FLIP) in Per-Oral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM) in Treatment of Type I and II Achalasia on Symptomatic Outcome,”

This was the day I went to an Italian hospital because it was a summer heatwave and I drank too much water on account of having achalasia and also running down too many steps.

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How i do it: laparoscopic Heller myotomy with Toupet fundoplication for achalasia eurekamag.com/research/053/5…

From iGIE, Stavropoulos and Bukannan partake in 'ASGE Endoscopy Live: Management of Achalasia. A case of 'anti-reflux POEM' in a patient with type II achalasia.' spkl.io/601940wbP

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Random question, really need some help with this. Does anybody know anything about Achalasia? I know someone who has it, has done all the procedures and surgeries and still cannot hold down food.

It’s very rare and I just need support from someone who knows about I or has it.

It's giving achalasia

NEW PAPER OUT NOW Frontiers
Co-designing an intervention using the COM-B model to change an eating behaviour in people living with achalasia.
melika kalantari Dr Rosemary Lim Achalasia Action RSoP Uni of Reading
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Hello to all!

First, let me just say how much we have been overwhelmed by and appreciate the prayers during this crazy season.

The diagnosis is whats called achalasia. I had no idea what that was until yesterday but let me tell you, it’s not fun. I had a procedure this…

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Oren Gottfried, MD Achalasia?!