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Chicago Classification of Esophageal Motility Disorders
Achalasia
EGJ Outflow Obstruction
Distal Esophageal Spasm
Jackhammer Esophagus
Absent Contractility
Ineffective Motility
Rapid Contraction

#Chicago #Classification #Esophageal
Chicago Classification ... Disorders Achalasia ... EGJ Outflow Obstruction ... Spasm Jackhammer Esophagus ... Motility #Disorders #gastroenterology
Oropharyngeal and Esophageal Causes of Dysphagia - Differential Diagnosis
Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
 • Neuromuscular causes: CVA/CNS tumor/ALS, Parkinson's,
Causes of Dysphagia ... Non-relaxation of EG ... junction: Achalasia ... Hypercontractile Esophagus ... #gastroenterology
Achalasia Summary

Epidemiology: 10 cases per 100,000 individuals

Defined by inadequate relaxation of the LES and aperistalsis
Primary or
Presentation: • Dysphagia ... Short duration of dysphagia ... , or endoscopic ... management #treatment #gastroenterology ... #esophageal #esophagus
Dysphagia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Symptom | Diagnosis
• Solid-food dysphagia present for months to years | Mechanical
Extrinsic to esophagus ... disorder such as achalasia ... structural disorder → EGD ... the underlying cause ... Diagnosis #Management #gastroenterology
Diagnosis and Management of Achalasia - ACG Guidelines

Who to suspect?
 • Patients presenting with progressive dysphagia
with progressive dysphagia ... • Endoscopy to look ... High resolution esophageal ... manometry (HRM) Chicago ... ACG #Guidelines #gastroenterology
Gastroenterology Endoscopy Tools and Accessories - A Visual Catalog for Trainees and Young Gastroenterologists
Biopsy Forceps:
Gastroenterology ... Management: • ACHALASIA ... patients with achalasia ... energy or heat to cause ... : • ESOPHAGO-GASTRO-DUODENOSCOPE