Achalasia cardia in an infant
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|Jun 2011Abstract
Achalasia cardia is a neuromuscular disorder of the oesophagus, characterized by abnormal oesophageal motility and failure of lower esophageal sphincter relaxation. It usually manifests in the fourth and fifth decades of life. It is unusual in childhood and is extremely rare under the age of one year. We report a 7-month-old child with oesophageal achalasia treated with laparoscopic Heller’s oesophagomyotomy.
Sri Lanka Journal of Child Health, 2010; 40: 74-75
(Key words: Achalasia cardia; infant; reflux; dysphagia)
doi: 10.4038/sljch.v40i2.3097
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4038/sljch.v40i2.3097 | Journal eISSN: 2386-110X
Language: English
Page range: 74 - 75
Published on: Jun 8, 2011
Published by: Sri Lanka College of Paediatricians
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
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© 2011 Arulprakash Sarangapani, Shanthi Vijayaraghavan, S Shanmuganathan, S Rajanikanth, published by Sri Lanka College of Paediatricians
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