Mycotic aneurysm of the distal thoracic aorta after botulinum toxin injection for esophageal dysmotility
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jvscit.2020.04.005
Abstract: Endoscopic injection of botulinum toxin is a common method to treat esophageal dysmotility and achalasia. Patients undergoing this procedure who subsequently present with abdominal or back pain and constitutional symptoms should be evaluated for possible… read more here.
Keywords: thoracic aorta; mycotic aneurysm; toxin injection; esophageal dysmotility ... See more keywords
Elevated average maximum intrabolus pressure on high-resolution manometry is associated with esophageal dysmotility and delayed esophageal emptying on timed barium esophagram
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DOI: 10.1186/s12876-022-02165-5
Abstract: Background Intrabolus pressure (IBP) recorded by high-resolution manometry (HRM) portrays the compartmentalized force on a bolus during esophageal peristalsis. HRM may be a reliable screening tool for esophageal dysmotility in patients with elevated average maximum… read more here.
Keywords: timed barium; hrm; barium esophagram; ibp ... See more keywords