Barrett's esophagus and achalasia. A case report.
A 70-year-old woman with no previous gastroesophageal surgery gave a 6-month history of dysphagia. Barium studies suggested a diagnosis of achalasia. Esophageal manometry showed absence of peristalsis and a high lower esophageal sphincter pressure. Endoscopy showed a dilated esophagus with food residue, and Barrett's esophagus was present. The association of Barrett's esophagus and achalasia must be rare.
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Department of Gastroenterology, Victoria Hospital, Blackpool, Lancashire, England.
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D000368:Aged; D001471:Barrett Esophagus / Q000150:complications* / Q000503:physiopathology; D004931:Esophageal Achalasia / Q000150:complications* / Q000503:physiopathology; D004947:Esophagus / Q000503:physiopathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008365:Manometry; D010528:Peristalsis / Q000502:physiology