Acute thoracic inlet obstruction in achalasia of the oesophagus.
A case of acute thoracic inlet obstruction presenting as a rare complication of achalasia is described. The probable mechanism, diagnosis, and management are discussed.
D000368:Aged; D004931:Esophageal Achalasia / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011859:Radiography; D014135:Tracheal Stenosis / Q000209:etiology*