Esophageal Achalasia:

Terms Related to Esophageal Achalasia

• Esophageal Motility Disorder

  Disorders affecting the motor function of the upper or lower esophageal sphincters, the esophageal body, or a combination of these parts. The failure of the ...

• Esophageal Reflux

  Reflux of gastric juice and/or duodenal contents (bile acids, pancreatic juice) into the distal esophagus, commonly due to incompetence of the lower esophageal sphincter. Gastric ...

• Esophageal Hernia

  Herniation of the lower esophagus and/or portion of the stomach through the esophageal hiatus.

• Esophageal Atresia

  Congenital failure of the full esophageal lumen to develop that commonly occurs with TRACHEOESOPHAGEAL FISTULA. Symptoms include excessive salivation, gagging, cyanosis, and dyspnea.