Transient achalasia of esophagus in tetanus.
A case with tetanus presenting with progressive dysphagia due to lower esophageal dysfunction is described. A barium swallow at the onset of symptoms showed esophageal dilatation with a smooth tapering at the lower end suggestive of achalasia cardia. The patient recovered from tetanus over the ensuing three weeks; repeat barium swallow at this time was normal, suggesting that esophageal dysfunction was a manifestation of tetanus.
Dhiman
R K
RK
Department of Gastroenterology, Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow.
Choudhuri
G
G
Baronia
A K
AK
Gaur
A
A
Singh
P K
PK
Kohli
A
A
Naik
S R
SR
D003680:Deglutition Disorders / Q000209:etiology; D004931:Esophageal Achalasia / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D004947:Esophagus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D013742:Tetanus / Q000150:complications*