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ArticleBMC gastroenterology2021

Manometrically jackhammer esophagus with fluoroscopically/endoscopically distal esophageal spasm: a case report.

Apichet Sirinawasatien, Pallop Sakulthongthawin

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Article in BMC gastroenterology, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

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2 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Apichet SirinawasatienDivision of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, Rajavithi Hospital, College of Medicine, Rangsit University, 2, Phayathai Road, Rajathewi, Bangkok, 10400, Thailand. sui_apichet@yahoo.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-6628-2977
Pallop SakulthongthawinDivision of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, Rajavithi Hospital, College of Medicine, Rangsit University, 2, Phayathai Road, Rajathewi, Bangkok, 10400, Thailand.
Rajavithi Hospital · TH

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundJackhammer esophagus is a rare esophageal motility disorder that can result in dysphagia, chest pain, and gastro-esophageal reflux symptoms. High-resolution manometry is the gold standard for diagnosis, while corkscrew esophagus on upper gastrointestinal endoscopy is an uncommon manifestation. CASE PRESENTATION: 72-year-old man who presented with progressive dysphagia for three months without symptoms of chest pain or heartburn. Initial workup showed a corkscrew esophagus on upper gastrointestinal endoscopy; subsequently, high-resolution manometry revealed an esophago-gastric junction outflow obstruction with hypercontractile (jackhammer) esophagus. Treatment with calcium channel blockers and proton pump inhibitors was successful and relieved his symptoms near completion.

conclusionsEven though the corkscrew esophagus is typically for distal esophageal spasm, the hypercontractile (jackhammer) esophagus can appear. The high-resolution manometry can help to distinguish each specific motility disorder.

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Deglutition DisordersEsophageal Motility DisordersEsophageal Spasm, DiffuseAgedHumansMaleManometryCase reportCorkscrew esophagusDysphagiaHigh-resolution manometryJackhammer esophagus

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PMID34001027
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