作者: Kristen Robson , Stanley Rosenberg , Tony Lembo
关键词: GERD 、 Reflux 、 Achalasia 、 Hepatology 、 Esophagus 、 Esophageal motility disorder 、 Internal medicine 、 Medicine 、 Esophageal disease 、 Esophageal spasm 、 Gastroenterology
摘要: The pathophysiology of achalasia is not completely understood. Several reports have suggested that esophageal motility disorders may progress from one type to another. We report a patient with symptoms and findings consistent gastroesophageal reflux who subsequently developed diffuse spasm then achalasia. believe this be the first showing such progression in motility.