title: "Pinstripe Pattern" in an Achalasia Patient.
abstract: Endoscopic image of achalasia usually shows dilated esophageal cavity with retained liquids and foods. Recently, "pinstripe pattern" (PSP) in the case of achalasia patient was reported as an endoscopic image of the indicator for early detection of achalasia. The typical endoscopic image of PSP can be recognized in this case.
authors.affiliation: Imagawa Medical Clinic, Kagawa, Japan.
authors.forename: Atsushi
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Imagawa
authors.affiliation: Department of Gastroenterology, Mitoyo General Hospital, Kagawa, Japan.
authors.forename: Keiko
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Takeuchi
authors.affiliation: Department of Gastroenterology, Mitoyo General Hospital, Kagawa, Japan.
authors.forename: Kozue
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Suto
keywords: esophageal achalasia; pinstripe pattern
references.citation: PLoS One. 2015 Feb 09;10(2):e0101833
references.pmid: 25664812