Resolution of dysphagia due to secondary achalasia with neuropathic chronic intestinal pseudo-obstruction by peroral endoscopic myotomy

Rev Esp Enferm Dig. 2024 Dec 4. doi: 10.17235/reed.2024.10875/2024. Online ahead of print.

Abstract

Chronic intestinal pseudo-obstruction (CIPO) is a rare condition affecting the motility of the lower gastrointestinal tract, while achalasia is an uncommon esophageal motility disorder. The coexistence of both conditions is extremely rare. We present the case of a patient who had both pathologies, admitted for dysphagia and oral intolerance, the symptoms finally resolved by performing a POEM.