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Esophageal Achalasia : An Uncommon Complication during Pregnancy Treated Conservatively
Joint Authors
Spiliopoulos, Michail
Awala, Alero
Spiliopoulos, Dimitrios
Source
Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-01-10
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
A 38-year-old Caucasian woman, gravida 3 para 2, was admitted at 29 weeks of gestation because of vomiting, dysphagia for solids and liquids, and loss of weight.
An enlargement of the anterior left neck region was noted on the palpation of the thyroid gland.
An MRI of the neck showed a marked esophageal dilatation with the presence of food remnants along its length and the displacement of the trachea to the right.
The findings of the upper gastrointestinal endoscopy and manometry were suggestive of esophageal achalasia.
Conservative management with total parenteral nutrition (TPN) through a peripheral line proved to be successful.
A healthy male baby was born by a cesarean section at 37 weeks.
The patient underwent laparoscopic esophageal myotomy and fundoplication seven days postpartum.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Spiliopoulos, Dimitrios& Spiliopoulos, Michail& Awala, Alero. 2013. Esophageal Achalasia : An Uncommon Complication during Pregnancy Treated Conservatively. Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-4.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Spiliopoulos, Dimitrios…[et al.]. Esophageal Achalasia : An Uncommon Complication during Pregnancy Treated Conservatively. Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-4.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Spiliopoulos, Dimitrios& Spiliopoulos, Michail& Awala, Alero. Esophageal Achalasia : An Uncommon Complication during Pregnancy Treated Conservatively. Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-487358
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-487358