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==Background==
*Inability of LES to relax and loss of normal peristalsis

==Clinical Features==
*Dysphagia
*Regurgitation
*Chest pain
**Esophageal spasm can be eight, crushing retrosternal much like ACS

==Differential Diagnosis==

==Diagnosis==
*Upper GI
**Esophageal dilatation
**Birds beak sign 
[[File:Birds Beak.JPG|thumbnail|Barrium swallow showing birds beak appearance]]

*Esophageal Manometry
[[File:Manometry.jpg|thumbnail|Aperistaltic contractions, increased intraesophageal pressure, and failure of relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter.]]

==Management==
*Trial of antispasmodic for [[Esophageal Spasm]]
**Nifedipine
**Surgical intervention
*Baloon dilatation
**Botulinum toxin injection
**Myomectomy

==Disposition==

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==References==
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[[Category:GI]]