Dysphagia in patient with adult Down syndrome and repaired esophageal atresia: primary achalasia or achalasia-like syndrome?

Authors
Sabate, JM Gaudric, M Dousset, B Chaussade, S Couturier, D
Citation
Jm. Sabate et al., Dysphagia in patient with adult Down syndrome and repaired esophageal atresia: primary achalasia or achalasia-like syndrome?, GASTRO CL B, 23(5), 1999, pp. 573-576
Citations number
22
Categorie Soggetti
Gastroenerology and Hepatology","da verificare
Journal title
GASTROENTEROLOGIE CLINIQUE ET BIOLOGIQUE
ISSN journal
03998320 → ACNP
Volume
23
Issue
5
Year of publication
1999
Pages
573 - 576
Database
ISI
SICI code
0399-8320(199905)23:5<573:DIPWAD>2.0.ZU;2-Z
Abstract
Esophageal involvement is frequent in Down syndrome. We report a case of dy sphagia in a 21-year-old patient with Down syndrome and repaired esophageal atresia. Radiology, endoscopy, and manometry showed typical features of ac halasia. The patient was treated first by botulinum toxin injection and aft erwards by Heller myotomy with good result. The role of motor disorders ass ociated with esophageal atresia or with primary achalasia in this patient i s discussed.