Diffuse esophageal spasm
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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]
Synonyms and keywords: Oesophageal spasm, Barsony-Teschendorf syndrome, Corkscrew esophagus, Corkscrew oesophagus, Curling esophagus, Curling oesophagus, Curling of esophagus, Curling of oesophagus, DOS - Diffuse esophageal spasm, DOS - Diffuse oesophageal spasm, Diffuse esophageal spasm, Diffuse oesophageal spasm, Dyskinesia of esophagus, Dyskinesia of oesophagus, ES - Esophageal spasm, ES - Oesophageal spasm, Esophageal motility disorder, Esophageal motor disorder, Esophageal spasm, Esophagism, Esophagospasm, OS - Oesophageal spasm, Oesophageal motility disorder, Oesophageal motor disorder, Oesophagism, Oesophagospasm, Pseudo-obstruction of the esophagus, Pseudo-obstruction of the oesophagus, Rosary bead esophagus, Rosary bead oesophagus, Spasm of esophagus, Spasm of oesophagus
Overview
Historical Perspective
Classification
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Diffuse esophageal spasm from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Screening
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Electrocardiogram | Laboratory Findings | X-Ray Findings | Echocardiography and Ultrasound | CT-Scan Findings | MRI Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies | Other Imaging Findings
Treatment
Medical Therapy | Surgery | Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies