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Achalasia Summary

Epidemiology: 10 cases per 100,000 individuals

Defined by inadequate relaxation of the LES and aperistalsis
Primary or
cause is unknown ... esophageal motor abnormalities ... : Testing The diagnosis ... #diagnosis #management ... #treatment #gastroenterology
Dysphagia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Symptom | Diagnosis
• Solid-food dysphagia present for months to years | Mechanical
disorder such as achalasia ... disorder URGENT WORKUP ... the underlying cause ... #Management #gastroenterology ... #workup