[Treatment of five cases of megaesophagus with Heller's operation].
1950
R JOYEUX, and
A BISCAYE
UI
MeSH Term
Description
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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).