Achalasia and tracheal obstruction in a child.
A 13-year-old patient was referred for evaluation of pulmonary symptoms and was subsequently diagnosed to have achalasia. An esophagram revealed a dilated esophagus which obstructed the trachea at the thoracic outlet during a forced expiratory maneuver. Pulmonary function tests, obtained before and after esophagomyotomy, are presented.
D000293:Adolescent; D003371:Cough / Q000209:etiology; D004931:Esophageal Achalasia / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012129:Respiratory Function Tests; D014135:Tracheal Stenosis / Q000209:etiology*