Primary neonatal cricopharyngeal achalasia: a case report and review of the literature.
Primary cricopharyngeal achalasia is a rare cause of dysphagia in the pediatric population. In a review of the literature, only 11 well-documented cases were discovered. We report the case of a newborn with cricopharyngeal achalasia who was successfully treated with a myotomy of the upper esophageal sphincter. A review of the literature is presented and treatment options are discussed.
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Department of Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC.
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D003680:Deglutition Disorders / Q000151:congenital / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology; D004931:Esophageal Achalasia / Q000150:complications / Q000151:congenital* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D011859:Radiography