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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] ; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Madhu Sigdel M.B.B.S.[2]
Overview
Diffuse or Distal esophageal spasm (DES) is an uncommon esophageal motility disorder causing chest pain and/or dysphagia.
Esophagus was described by Vasalius in 1543. Diffuse esophageal spasm was first described by Osgood in 1889.
There is no established system for the classification of DES.
The exact pathogenesis of DES is not fully understood.