Management of achalasia and laryngo-tracheal compression.
A case of severe airway obstruction due to laryngo-tracheal compression associated with achalasia is presented. Local anaesthetic tracheostomy has an important role in some cases.
E.N.T. Department, Stobhill General Hospital, Glasgow.
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D000368:Aged; D000402:Airway Obstruction / Q000209:etiology; D004931:Esophageal Achalasia / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007829:Laryngostenosis / Q000150:complications / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D014135:Tracheal Stenosis / Q000150:complications / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D014139:Tracheostomy