[Ultrasonographic diagnosis of achalasia: report of 27 cases].
In this paper the ultrasonographic findings of 27 cases with achalasia are reported. The result of ultrasonic diagnosis of 27 cases were all in conformance with the final diagnosis. The ultrasonographic features of achalasia are described detail. The usefulness and advantages of ultrasonography in the diagnosis and differential diagnosis for achalasia are discussed.
Yin
X J
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Third Affiliated Hospital, China Medical University, Shenyang.
D002299:Cardia / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004931:Esophageal Achalasia / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D004947:Esophagus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D014463:Ultrasonography