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Megaesophagus

An abnormal dilation of the esophagus not due to obstruction.
National Institutes of Health

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AchalasiaEsophageal AchalasiaEsophagusGastrointestinal system

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2003
2003
Correlação manométrico-radiológica e sua importância no tratamento cirúrgico do megaesôfago chagásico Manometric and radiologic aspects of Chagas' megaesophagus: the importance to its surgical…
This study analyzed the radiologic and manometric findings of 43 patients suffering from chagasic megaesophagus with positive… 
1993
1993
[Prevalence of electrocardiographic abnormalities in 2,000 aged and non-aged chagasic patients].
PURPOSE To assess the prevalence of main electrocardiographic alterations in chagasic patients at University of Triângulo Mineiro… 
1987
1987
[The association of megaesophagus, Binder's syndrome and dysautonomia: a new neurocristopathy].
A case of esophageal achalasia is reported in a 12 year-old child. Nasal hypoplasia (Binder syndrome) and dysautonomia were… 
1986
1986
Morbidade da doença de Chagas: estudo seccional em uma área endêmica, Virgem da Lapa, Minas Gerais
De janeiro a abril de 1982 foi desenvolvido um estudo seccional sobre a morbidade da doenca de Chagas humana na area urbana do… 
1982
1982
Advanced megaesophagus with recurrent dysphagia following initial surgical treatment.
The results of the surgical treatment of twenty patients with advanced megaesophagus who had undergone previous treatment are… 
1980
1980
A clinical trial with pre- and post-treatment manometry comparing pneumatic dilation with bouginage for treatment of Chagas' megaesophagus.
The physiologic similarities between the megaesophagus of Chagas' disease and idiopathic achalasia are well documented. Therefore… 
1979
1979
Idiopathic megaesophagus in a rat (Rattus norvegicus).
Necropsy and histopathologic examination of a rat (Rattus norvegicus) revealed megaesophagus and gangrenous bronchopneumonia. The… 
Review
1976
Review
1976
Giant esophageal leiomyoma with secondary megaesophagus.
A 25-year-old woman presented with a giant leiomyoma in the lower third of the esophagus. She had no digestive symptoms, although… 
1958
1958
Aortic esophageal fistula secondary to achalasia accompanied by megaesophagus and esophageal ulceration.
MOST cases of aortic esophageal fistula have been due to ingestion of foreign bodies, especially animal bones. A much rarer cause… 
1952
1952
Pathologic changes in megaesophagus (esophageal dystonia).
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