A Case of Achalasia Presenting with Cardiac Arrest due to Left Atrial Compression
Achalasia is a rare primary esophageal motility disorder characterized by the loss of enteric neurons leading to an absence of peristalsis and impaired relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter. The subsequent stasis of ingested food not only leads to symptoms of dysphagia, regurgitation, chest p...
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| Language: | English |
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Yong Chan Lee
2020-09-01
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| Series: | The Korean Journal of Helicobacter and Upper Gastrointestinal Research |
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| Online Access: | http://www.helicojournal.org/upload/pdf/kjhugr-2020-0029.pdf |