Barrett's esophagus and achalasia. A case report. |
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| Authors: | F I Lee S V Bellary |
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| Affiliation: | Department of Gastroenterology, Victoria Hospital, Blackpool, Lancashire, England. |
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| Abstract: | A 70-year-old woman with no previous gastroesophageal surgery gave a 6-month history of dysphagia. Barium studies suggested a diagnosis of achalasia. Esophageal manometry showed absence of peristalsis and a high lower esophageal sphincter pressure. Endoscopy showed a dilated esophagus with food residue, and Barrett's esophagus was present. The association of Barrett's esophagus and achalasia must be rare. |
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