Hernández LCJ

Language: Spanish
References: 5
Page: 467-468
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ABSTRACT

Achalasia is a rare esophageal motility disorder that may develop after bariatric surgery. We present the case of a 50-year-old woman with morbid obesity, diabetes, and hypertension who underwent Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. Two years later, she developed progressive dysphagia and weight loss. Highresolution manometry confirmed type II achalasia. Pneumatic dilation was performed with favorable clinical response. At oneyear follow-up, she remains asymptomatic with stable weight. This case highlights the need to consider esophageal motility disorders in patients with postbariatric dysphagia and supports the role of multidisciplinary management and functional testing for accurate diagnosis and timely treatment.

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