Online Medical Books for Achalasia

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REGURGITATION, ESOPHAGEAL
(Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs)

... Is there dysphagia? The presence of difficulty swallowing should suggest carcinoma of the esophagus, esophageal strictures, esophageal diverticulum, achalasia, aortic aneurysm, and other mediastinal masses. Is there ... DIAGNOSTIC WORKUP ... READ EXCERPTS »

Esophageal diverticula
(Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))

... Esophageal diverticula are hollow outpouchings of one or more layers of the esophageal wall. They occur in three main areas: just above the upper esophageal sphincter (Zenker’s, or pulsion, diverticulum, the most common type); near the midpoint of the... Causes and incidence ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... READ EXCERPTS »

Esophageal diverticula
(Handbook of Diseases)

... An esophageal diverticulum is an epithelial-lined mucosal pouch that protrudes from the esophageal lumen. Esophageal diverticula are classified according to their location: just above the upper esophageal sphincter (Zenker’s, or pulsion, diverticulum is... Causes ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... READ EXCERPTS »

Eosinophilic Esophagitis
(The 5-Minute Pediatric Consult)

... James P. Franciosi, MD, MSChris A. Liacouras, MD Eosinophilic Esophagitis - BASICS Eosinophilic Esophagitis - description Eosinophilic esophagitis (EE) is a clinical, pathologic diagnosis characterized by a localized ... Eosinophilic Esophagitis - DIAGNOSIS ... Eosinophilic Esophagitis - TREATMENT ... Eosinophilic Esophagitis - bibliography ... Eosinophilic Esophagitis - CODES ... Eosinophilic Esophagitis - FAQ ... READ EXCERPTS »