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Diagnosis and Monitoring of Achalasia Utilizing Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS): A Case Report
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Abstract
Achalasia is a rare disorder affecting the esophagus, in which the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) is spastic and fails to relax, causing food retention. This leads to esophageal dilatation over time. The condition often presents late and is frequently not suspected, resulting in delayed diagnosis. Traditionally, it is diagnosed through manometry, which shows failure of relaxation of the LES, alo...
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Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)
2025
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Diagnosis and Monitoring of Achalasia Utilizing Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS): A Case Report
References:
15
Abstract
Achalasia is a rare disorder affecting the esophagus, in which the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) is spastic and fails to relax, causing food retention. This leads to esophageal dilatation over time. The condition often presents late and is frequently not suspected, resulting in delayed diagnosis. Traditionally, it is diagnosed through manometry, which shows failure of relaxation of the LES, alo...
Keywords
Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)
2025
Article
Open Access
Publisher
2-Y Citation Average
1.721
Language
Country