diffuse esophageal spasm

diffuse esophageal spasm
strong, uncoordinated, nonpropulsive contractions of the esophagus evoked by swallowing, with chest pain, seen especially in the elderly. Sometimes the esophageal lumen appears coiled on the radiograph (corkscrew or curling esophagus). Called also esophageal s. or dysrhythmia, esophagism, esophagospasm, and neurogenic or spastic dysphagia.

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