Also known as nutcracker esophagus or distal or diffuse esophageal spasm (DES), esophageal spasm is a rare disorder affecting about 1 in 100,000 people. It isn't a life-threatening health issue ...

A corkscrew esophagus is often seen in patients with diffuse esophageal spasm. Endoscopy is performed to rule out a tumor of the esophagogastric junction and gastroduodenal pathologic conditions.

Esophageal motility tracing from a patient with diffuse esophageal spasm demonstrating simultaneous contractions of the esophageal body with intact LES relaxation.

Mr C P Barham, University Department of Surgery, Bristol Royal Infirmary, Bristol BS2 8HW, UK. Background—Diffuse oesophageal spasm (DOS) is a potential cause of intermittent chest pain and/or ...

Considering taking supplements to treat diffuse esophageal spasm? Below is a list of common natural remedies used to treat or reduce the symptoms of diffuse esophageal spasm. Follow the links to ...

The figures are stills from the linked videos. a; Classical achalasia, showing a dilated esophageal body bird beak-like narrowing of lower esophageal sphincter (see Video 1). b; Vigorous achalasia ...

The aim of the study was to assess the hypothesis that fluctuations in the development of coronary spasm might reflect inputs from the adjacent esophageal system. We enrolled patients admitted to ...