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#[[Aspiration pneumonia]]: Food and liquid, including [[saliva]], are retained in the [[esophagus]] and may be inhaled into the [[lung]]s, especially while sleeping in a horizontal position. | #[[Aspiration pneumonia]]: Food and liquid, including [[saliva]], are retained in the [[esophagus]] and may be inhaled into the [[lung]]s, especially while sleeping in a horizontal position. | ||
#* Tearing ([[perforation]]) of the esophagus | #* Tearing ([[perforation]]) of the esophagus | ||
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Overview
Natural History
Complications
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) or heartburn.
- Achalasia patients have an increased risk of developing Barrett's esophagus or Barrett's mucosa, a premalignant condition which may lead to esophageal cancer over a period of years.
- Aspiration pneumonia: Food and liquid, including saliva, are retained in the esophagus and may be inhaled into the lungs, especially while sleeping in a horizontal position.
- Tearing (perforation) of the esophagus