| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2675219 | Pediatria Polska | 2007 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
Six cases of achalasia in children aged from 3 to 18 years (4 girls/2 boys) are described. Among clinical symptoms the most prevalent were dysphagia (83.3%), vomiting (83.3%), malnutrition (50.0%), respiratory infections (50.0%). Diagnosis was based on x-ray contrast study, manometry and endoscopy. All of the children were treated surgically by cardiomyotomy of the lower esophageal sphincter using the Heller method with fundoplication, with a favorable outcome.
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Authors
Tomasz Pytrus, Barbara IwaÅczak, Franciszek IwaÅczak, Tomasz Hutyra,