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Previously treated oesophageal achalasia re-presenting with stridor

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  08 March 2006

J Maclachlan ,
W Giridharan ,
J Brittenden  and
C J Woodhead
J Maclachlan
Affiliation:
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Leeds General Infirmary, Leeds, UK.
W Giridharan
Affiliation:
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Leeds General Infirmary, Leeds, UK.
J Brittenden
Affiliation:
Department of Clinical Radiology, Leeds General Infirmary, Leeds, UK.
C J Woodhead
Affiliation:
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Leeds General Infirmary, Leeds, UK.
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Abstract

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Achalasia is a motility disorder of the oesophagus that typically presents with dysphagia, regurgitation and chest pain. A rare presenting symptom is stridor. A case of previously treated achalasia re-presenting with stridor is described and associated imaging presented.

Keywords

Oesophageal AchalasiaAirway ObstructionRespiratory SoundsTrachea
Type
Clinical Records
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 119 , Issue 3 , March 2005 , pp. 237 - 238
Copyright
© 2005 Royal Society of Medicine Press