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Achalasia Management Algorithm
 - Botulinum Injection
 - Pharmacotherapy (CCB/nitrates)
 - Pneumatic Dilation
 - Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy
Achalasia Management ... ) - Pneumatic Dilation ... Esophagectomy #Achalasia
Achalasia on Endoscopy - Retroflexion View

53yo male referred for achalasia. Previous tx: transthoracic myotomy (80’s), then
Achalasia on Endoscopy ... male referred for achalasia ... ’s), pneumatic dilation ... RobertBechara #Achalasia
Achalasia on Endoscopy
53yo male referred for achalasia. Previous tx: transthoracic myotomy (80’s), then take down of
Achalasia on Endoscopy ... male referred for achalasia ... ’s), pneumatic dilation ... RobertBechara #Achalasia
Diagnosis and Management of Achalasia - ACG Guidelines

Who to suspect?
 • Patients presenting with progressive dysphagia
Management of Achalasia ... subtypes • Achalasia ... < 30 mm Hg • Achalasia ... > 30 mm Hg • Achalasia ... • Pneumatic Dilation
Achalasia Summary

Epidemiology: 10 cases per 100,000 individuals

Defined by inadequate relaxation of the LES and aperistalsis
Primary or
Achalasia Summary ... or idiopathic achalasia ... Secondary achalasia ... Achalasia has an ... (eg, pneumatic dilation
Gastroenterology Endoscopy Tools and Accessories - A Visual Catalog for Trainees and Young Gastroenterologists
Biopsy Forceps:
Management: • ACHALASIA ... BALLOON - For dilation ... patients with achalasia ... DILATOR - For dilation ... DILATOR - For dilation
Ivor Lewis Esophagectomy on Chest X-Ray aka Gastric Pull-up
Ivor Lewis procedure is a type of esophagectomy
remind you of Achalasia ... distinguish it from achalasia
#Pharmacology #Phenytoin #Dilantin #Overview #Review
Pharmacology #Phenytoin #Dilantin
Chicago Classification of Esophageal Motility Disorders
Achalasia
EGJ Outflow Obstruction
Distal Esophageal Spasm
Jackhammer Esophagus
Absent Contractility
Ineffective Motility
Rapid Contraction

#Chicago #Classification #Esophageal
Motility Disorders Achalasia
Dysphagia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Oropharyngeal - Can't initiate swallow, Cough/nasal regurg when attempting to swallow
Esophageal
Systemic Sclerosis, Achalasia