Primary cricopharyngeal achalasia in infancy--myotomy treatment of choice.
Dysphagia secondary to primary cricopharyngeal achalasia (PCA) is infrequently seen in paediatric patients. Two female children with PCA who had recurrent attacks of aspiration pneumonia are presented. A cricopharyngeal myotomy was successfully performed in both cases, confirming its efficacy. Investigation and management of this rare condition are reviewed.
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Royal Aberdeen Children's Hospital, UK.
D000402:Airway Obstruction / Q000209:etiology; D003413:Cricoid Cartilage / Q000601:surgery*; D003680:Deglutition Disorders / Q000209:etiology; D005183:Failure to Thrive / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D010609:Pharyngeal Muscles / Q000601:surgery*; D011015:Pneumonia, Aspiration / Q000209:etiology; D012008:Recurrence; D013035:Spasm / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D016896:Treatment Outcome