ITE Review: Cardiovascular

Eventually, stasis of ingested food causes a dilatation of the esophagus. Signs and Symptoms. Significant and progressive dysphagia (solid and liquid) Regurgitation. Chest pain or heartburn. Weight loss. Diagnosis. Barium esophagram – shows dilation of proximal esophagus and tapering of the distal esophagus (bird’s beak pattern) ................
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