title: [Roentgenology and clinical picture of cricopharyngeal achalasia].
abstract: Dysfunction of the pharyngoesophageal junction is a rare condition and may cause severe signs and symptoms. The underlying abnormality is a dysfunction of the cricopharyngeal muscle. Based on two case reports, the radiological findings are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Institut für Klinische Strahlenkunde, Universität Mainz.
authors.forename: K F
authors.initials: KF
authors.lastname: Kreitner
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Teifke
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Staritz
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Heintz
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002933:Cineradiography; D004931:Esophageal Achalasia / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged
vernacular_title: Zur Röntgenologie und Klinik der krikopharyngealen Achalasie.