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Esophageal Necrosis
Etiology:
 - Ischemia and Gastric Outlet Obstruction with GERD may be inciting events
 - Associated
injury (by acid reflux ... is restored to esophagus ... Diagnosis: - EGD ... Treatment: - Treatment ... diagnosis #management #gastroenterology
Achalasia Summary

Epidemiology: 10 cases per 100,000 individuals

Defined by inadequate relaxation of the LES and aperistalsis
Primary or
esophageal sphincter to relax ... EGD: • Exclude ... evaluated with CT, endoscopy ... Treatment options ... #gastroenterology