Cricopharyngeal Achalasia in elderly: A rare cause of dysphagia- Case report
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical and Health Sciences - Year 2016, Vol 5, Issue 3
Abstract
Cricopharyngeal achalasia is a rare clinical condition in which upper esophageal sphincter does not open adequately during swallowing causing dysphagia. It can be primary or secondary. We report a case of cricopharngeal achalasia in a 76yr old Parkinsonian patient.
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Tarun. S, Nityanand Rao Patil, Jacob Mathews, Sanchit Ahuja
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