Figure 12 - Radiographic examination of diffuse esophageal spasm.


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Pathophysiology of achalasia and diffuse esophageal spasm

Ikuo Hirano

GI Motility online (2006)

doi:10.1038/gimo22

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Barium swallow illustrating spiral or "corkscrew" deformity of the tubular esophagus caused by simultaneous, lumen-obliterated contractions of the circular muscle of the esophageal body.

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