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- Title
Is Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease and Achalasia Coincident or Not?
- Authors
Da Hyun Jung; Hyojin Park
- Abstract
Achalasia and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) are on opposite ends of the spectrum of lower esophageal sphincter dysfunction. Heartburn is the main symptom of GERD. However, heartburn and regurgitation are frequently observed in patients who have achalasia. The diagnosis of achalasia might be delayed because these symptoms are misinterpreted as gastroesophageal reflux. Here, we reviewed the clinical characteristics of patients with the erroneous diagnosis of GERD who actually had untreated achalasia.
- Subjects
GASTROESOPHAGEAL reflux; ESOPHAGEAL achalasia; ESOPHAGOGASTRIC junction diseases; HEARTBURN; SYMPTOMS; DIAGNOSIS; DISEASES
- Publication
Journal of Neurogastroenterology & Motility, 2017, Vol 23, Issue 1, p5
- ISSN
2093-0879
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.5056/jnm16121