Corkscrew esophagus in an elderly patient: A case of diffuse esophageal spasm with literature review
Diffuse esophageal spasm (DES) is a rare motility disorder characterized by uncoordinated esophageal contractions, often presenting with dysphagia and chest pain. This case describes a 70-year-old male who presented with atypical symptoms of DES, including episodic dysphagia to solids, postprandial...
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Main Authors: | Yasir Kawther Hani Al-Dujaili, Sajjad Ghanim Al-Badri |
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Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2025-03-01
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Series: | Radiology Case Reports |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1930043324013724 |
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