Esophageal Achalasia (Achalasia, Esophageal; Cardiospasm; Megaesophagus)

A motility disorder of the esophagus in which the LOWER ESOPHAGEAL SPHINCTER (near the cardia) fails to relax resulting in functional obstruction of the esophagus, and DYSPHAGIA. Achalasia is characterized by a grossly contorted and dilated esophagus (megaesophagus).


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