Abstract
Achalasia cardia is defined as a neuromuscular disorder of the oesophagus with abnormal motility and failure of relaxation of the distal oesophagus. It is an uncommon but well-recognised entity in infants and children. However, achalasia in a preterm baby has not been previously described. We report the condition in a premature infant with unusual presentation, treated successfully with Heller's oesophagomyotomy and fundoplication.
MeSH terms
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Cardia*
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Diagnosis, Differential
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Esophageal Achalasia / diagnosis*
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Esophageal Achalasia / therapy
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Follow-Up Studies
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Humans
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Infant
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Infant, Newborn
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Infant, Premature, Diseases / diagnosis*
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Infant, Premature, Diseases / therapy
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Infant, Very Low Birth Weight*
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Intubation, Gastrointestinal
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Male
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Oxygen Inhalation Therapy
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Pneumonia, Aspiration / prevention & control
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Recurrence
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Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Newborn / therapy
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Stomach Diseases / diagnosis*
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Stomach Diseases / therapy
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Suction / methods