Respiratory failure due to achalasia cardia
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Ali, HA; Murali, G; Mukhtar, B
Published in: Respiratory Medicine CME
March 6, 2009
A 76-year-old male was seen in our hospital for hypoxic respiratory failure and bronchorrhea worsening over a few weeks. He failed treatment with antibiotics and diuretics. A CT scan of the chest was performed which revealed a dilated esophagus with an air-fluid level with evidence of aspiration. A contrasted upper GI series revealed typical "birds beak" appearance of achalasia. He was treated with botulinum injections into lower esophageal sphincter and his hypoxemia resolved. Achalasia is a lesser known cause of aspiration which can lead to respiratory failure. We have discussed the wide spectrum of aspiration syndromes seen in the setting of various swallowing disorders. © 2008.
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Respiratory Medicine CME
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1755-0017
Publication Date
March 6, 2009
Volume
2
Issue
1
Start / End Page
40 / 43
Related Subject Headings
- 1102 Cardiorespiratory Medicine and Haematology
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Ali, H. A., Murali, G., & Mukhtar, B. (2009). Respiratory failure due to achalasia cardia. Respiratory Medicine CME, 2(1), 40–43. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rmedc.2008.03.010
Ali, H. A., G. Murali, and B. Mukhtar. “Respiratory failure due to achalasia cardia.” Respiratory Medicine CME 2, no. 1 (March 6, 2009): 40–43. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rmedc.2008.03.010.
Ali HA, Murali G, Mukhtar B. Respiratory failure due to achalasia cardia. Respiratory Medicine CME. 2009 Mar 6;2(1):40–3.
Ali, H. A., et al. “Respiratory failure due to achalasia cardia.” Respiratory Medicine CME, vol. 2, no. 1, Mar. 2009, pp. 40–43. Scopus, doi:10.1016/j.rmedc.2008.03.010.
Ali HA, Murali G, Mukhtar B. Respiratory failure due to achalasia cardia. Respiratory Medicine CME. 2009 Mar 6;2(1):40–43.
Published In
Respiratory Medicine CME
DOI
ISSN
1755-0017
Publication Date
March 6, 2009
Volume
2
Issue
1
Start / End Page
40 / 43
Related Subject Headings
- 1102 Cardiorespiratory Medicine and Haematology