Acalasia: a propósito de un caso

Achalasia of the oesophagus for the most common primary disorder of oesophageal motility. It is characterized by the lack of lower oesophageal sphincter relaxation during swallowing with the consequent lack of oesophageal peristalsis. It is easily identifiable by its typical clinical course, being confirmed with specific diagnostic methods. For this reason, collaboration between primary care and the specialist is important. The following is a case that obtained optimal therapeutic results.