Figure 5 - Esophageal manometric findings in achalasia variant with preserved LES relaxation.


From the following article

Pathophysiology of achalasia and diffuse esophageal spasm

Ikuo Hirano

GI Motility online (2006)

doi:10.1038/gimo22

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The panel illustrates the findings in classic achalasia with esophageal body aperistalsis with low-amplitude simultaneous esophageal body contractions and apparent relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter.

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