Peroral endoscopic myotomy is an effective treatment for diffuse esophageal spasm

Diffuse esophageal spasm (DES) causes symptoms such as dysphagia. However, DES is sometimes difficult to diagnose. DES can be diagnosed based on a characteristic image through esophageal radiography. As in the present case, DES is considered a good indication for peroral endoscopic myotomy. AbstractDiffuse esophageal spasm (DES) causes symptoms such as dysphagia. However, DES is sometimes difficult to diagnose. DES can be diagnosed based on a characteristic image through esophageal radiography. As in the present case, DES is considered a good indication for peroral endoscopic myotomy.

Source: Clinical Case Reports - February 28, 2020 Category: General Medicine Authors: Yuusaku Sugihara, Hiroyuki Sakae, Kenta Hamada, Hiroyuki Okada Tags: CLINICAL IMAGE Source Type: research