College
Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine
Keywords
Esophagogastric Junction, Esophageal Motility Disorders, Esophagus, Deglutition Disorders, Dysphagia, Swallowing Disorders, Esophageal Achalasia, Megaesophagus
Date of Presentation
5-2-2024 12:00 AM
Poster Abstract
Esophagogastric junction outflow obstruction (EGJOO) is a major motility disorder characterized by an increase of > 15 mmHg in the integrated relaxation pressure (IRP) with or without problems in esophageal motility. This presents as dysphagia, chest pain, regurgitation, heartburn, cough, and a globus sensation, with dysphagia. Severe cases may lead to a megaesophagus causing compression of mediastinal structures.6 Its similarity to other esophageal disorders urge an investigation to improve its identification and treatment. This report presents a case of EGJOO in a 37-year-old cachectic male patient with dysphagia and vomiting, eventually determined to be EGJOO with diagnostic manometry.
Disciplines
Diagnosis | Digestive System Diseases | Emergency Medicine | Gastroenterology | Medicine and Health Sciences | Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms
DOI
10.31986/issn.2689-0690_rdw.stratford_research_day.46
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Diagnosis Commons, Digestive System Diseases Commons, Emergency Medicine Commons, Gastroenterology Commons, Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Commons
A Case of Esophagogastric Junction Outflow Obstruction Resulting to Megaesophagus in a 37-Year-Old Male
Esophagogastric junction outflow obstruction (EGJOO) is a major motility disorder characterized by an increase of > 15 mmHg in the integrated relaxation pressure (IRP) with or without problems in esophageal motility. This presents as dysphagia, chest pain, regurgitation, heartburn, cough, and a globus sensation, with dysphagia. Severe cases may lead to a megaesophagus causing compression of mediastinal structures.6 Its similarity to other esophageal disorders urge an investigation to improve its identification and treatment. This report presents a case of EGJOO in a 37-year-old cachectic male patient with dysphagia and vomiting, eventually determined to be EGJOO with diagnostic manometry.
