2010, Number 3
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Rev Mex Cir Endoscop 2010; 11 (3)
Achalasia and Fitz-Hugh-Curtis syndrome simultaneous: laparoscopic resolution. Presentation of a case and review of the literature
Ramírez CG, De la Peña MS, Liho NA
Language: Spanish
References: 30
Page: 161-165
PDF size: 374.54 Kb.
ABSTRACT
Introduction: The primary motor disorders of the esophagus (TMPE) include a set of motor abnormalities of unknown etiology, whose expression etiopathogenic, pathophysiologic and clinical confined to this body, without relying on other systemic diseases. Achalasia of the esophagus is the most common primary disorder of esophageal motility. It is characterized by lack of relaxation of lower esophageal sphincter (LES) and esophageal body aperistalsis during swallowing caused by degeneration of the myenteric nerve plexus.
Clinical case: We report a 60 years old female which started eight months ago of their income with progressive, dysphagia, drooling, regurgitation and weight loss, with moderate intermittent pain in right hypochondrium, is performed esophagogram termination finding pen tip, endoscopy corroborating difficulty in moving towards the stomach. Manometry was performed to demonstrate the lack of lower esophageal sphincter relaxation, the patient undergoes a previous myotomy with Dor anterior fundoplication (Zaaijer technique) by laparoscopy. As discovery is a syndrome of Fitz-Hugh-Curtis.
Discussion: The most important study for the diagnosis of achalasia is manometry and Zaaijer procedure by laparoscopy is the procedure of choice.
Conclusions: This procedure is to lower mortality rate for patients with achalasia, we recommend the use of colors intraoperative that can identify perforations early.
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