Congenital cricopharyngeal achalasia: a rare cause of dysphagia in an infant

Turk J Pediatr. 2007 Apr-Jun;49(2):193-5.

Abstract

Dysphagia secondary to congenital cricopharyngeal achalasia (CCA) is a rare condition in pediatric patients. We report a case of CCA in a 10-month-old boy presented with dysphagia, choking and nasal reflux. The diagnosis was made by barium studies. The patient was successfully treated by cricopharyngeal myotomy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Cricoid Cartilage / pathology*
  • Esophageal Achalasia / congenital*
  • Esophageal Achalasia / surgery
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Male
  • Pharynx / surgery