title: Childhood achalasia.
abstract: Achalasia is a motility disorder of the esophagus characterized by absence of normal peristalsis and failure of relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter. Among the most common clinical findings are vomiting and weight loss. Roentgenographically, a narrowed gastroesophageal junction and dilated esophagus are observed. This condition is uncommon in children. Here a seven-year old female patient with achalasia is reported.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatrics, Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine, Sivas.
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Içağasioğlu
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Tanzer
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Gültekin
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Bayram
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Sekreter
mesh_terms: D017668:Age of Onset; D006348:Cardiac Surgical Procedures; D002648:Child; D004931:Esophageal Achalasia / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000378:metabolism / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011015:Pneumonia, Aspiration / Q000209:etiology; D011859:Radiography