Esophageal Achalasia
Esophageal Achalasia is a rare motility disorder characterized by impaired relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter and abnormal esophageal peristalsis, resulting in difficulty passing food and liquids from the esophagus into the stomach.
Common symptoms include difficulty swallowing, regurgitation of undigested food, chest discomfort, weight loss, and nighttime coughing or choking. Diagnosis may involve upper gastrointestinal endoscopy, a barium swallow, and esophageal manometry.
Treatment aims to facilitate the passage of food into the stomach by reducing resistance at the lower esophageal sphincter. In appropriately selected patients, Laparoscopic Heller Myotomy may be performed, with an anti-reflux procedure added when clinically indicated.
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