Presentation
Dysphagia.
Patient Data
Age: 80 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Corkscrew esophagus
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Primary esophageal contraction interrupted by multiple tertiary (non-propulsive contractions), giving rise to corkscrew esophagus.
Case Discussion
Barium swallow demonstrates incoordinated peristalsis with simultaneous contration of the esophagus at multiple points (so-called corkscrew esophagus).
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