[Pneumatic dilatation of esophageal achalasia].
1976
W Berges, and
M Wienbeck, and
G Strohmeyer
UI
MeSH Term
Description
Entries
D008297
Male
Males
D004106
Dilatation
The act of dilating.
Dilation,Dilatations,Dilations
D004931
Esophageal Achalasia
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).
Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000328
Adult
A person having attained full growth or maturity. Adults are of 19 through 44 years of age. For a person between 19 and 24 years of age, YOUNG ADULT is available.