[2 cases of cardial achalasia in childhood. Diagnostic aspects and therapeutic possibilities].
The authors present two case-studies of achalasia in infancy and the emphasize the rarity of the illness in this stage of life. They point out that a correct diagnosis requires a meticulous anamnesis which should be followed by a radiological, endoscopic and manometric study. The authors discuss their therapeutical experience with Nifedipine and they suggest that it should be used while waiting for surgery.
D002648:Child; D004931:Esophageal Achalasia / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology; D004945:Esophagoscopy; D005260:Female; D005764:Gastroesophageal Reflux / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008365:Manometry; D011859:Radiography
Due casi di cardioacalasia in età pediatrica. Aspetti diagnostici e possibilità terapeutiche.