Date of Presentation

5-2-2024 12:00 AM

College

Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine

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.

Keywords

Esophagogastric Junction, Esophageal Motility Disorders, Esophagus, Deglutition Disorders, Dysphagia, Swallowing Disorders, Esophageal Achalasia, Megaesophagus

Disciplines

Diagnosis | Digestive System Diseases | Emergency Medicine | Gastroenterology | Medicine and Health Sciences | Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Document Type

Poster

DOI

10.31986/issn.2689-0690_rdw.stratford_research_day.46

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May 2nd, 12:00 AM

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.

 

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