Irradiation-induced motor disorder of the oesophagus.
This case report describes the late development of an achalasia-like disturbance of oesophageal motility following irradiation to the neck for a pharyngeal lymphosarcoma. The radiological, manometric and endoscopic findings are recorded as well as laboratory investigations showing evidence of complete vagal denervation.
D004935:Esophageal Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D008228:Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin / Q000532:radiotherapy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010610:Pharyngeal Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy; D011878:Radiotherapy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014630:Vagus Nerve / Q000503:physiopathology