Clinical Pediatrics: Open Access
Open Access
ISSN: 2572-0775
ISSN: 2572-0775
Corinna Mae R. Carag
St. Lukeā??s Medical Center, Philippines
Posters & Accepted Abstracts: Clin Pediatr
Achalasia is a rare disorder, particularly in Pediatrics, characterized by esophageal aperistalsis and inadequate relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter. Its etiology remains unclear and is mostly idiopathic. This is a case of an adolescent male who presented with progressive dysphagia, occasional chest pain and significant weight loss and was diagnosed with Esophageal Achalasia through upper GI series, endoscopy and manometry. The patient underwent Heller’s Myotomy, the surgical gold standard for treatment. Keywords: Achalasia, Heller’s myotomy, Esophageal motility disorder.
Corinna Mae R. Carag is affiliated to St. Luke’s Medical Center- Global City, Institute of Pediatrics and Child Health, Philippines.