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Compression of the distal esophagus by a tumor, congenital anomaly or tight fundoplication. Problems: Obviously the main problem is the inability to eat. Also – premalignant lesion with 5-10% risk of squamous cell carcinoma. Diagnosis. CXR – AFL in central chest. Ba swallow – bird’s beak +/- dilated esophagus. Manometry ................
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