title: Reversible esophageal motor dysfunction in botulism.
abstract: Two cases of botulism with autonomic and neuromuscular system involvement are presented. In both patients, dryness of the mouth and difficulties in swallowing were predominant symptoms. Esophageal manometry revealed a marked decrease in peristaltic amplitude, which was most pronounced in the upper third of the esophagus. These functional abnormalities returned to normal following recovery from the acute disease.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D001906:Botulism / Q000150:complications*; D004935:Esophageal Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009069:Movement Disorders / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D009119:Muscle Contraction; D010528:Peristalsis; D012016:Reference Values