Pseudoachalasia secondary to bariatric surgery

We report four patients who years after a bariatric procedure developed dysphagia followed by esophageal body radiographic and/or manometric features of achalasia. In addition, each of these patients responded symptomatically to endoscopic or surgical therapy either which lowered this high‐pressure zone. Furthermore, review of prior cases in the literature suggests this has occurred before. Physicians should be aware of this association but further study is needed on its true prevalence.
Source: Diseases of the Esophagus - Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Tags: Original article Source Type: research