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World J Clin Cases. Mar 26, 2020; 8(6): 1026-1032
Published online Mar 26, 2020. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v8.i6.1026
Published online Mar 26, 2020. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v8.i6.1026
Figure 1 Barium esophagogram in a patient with distal esophageal spasm showing corkscrew (or rosary beads) appearance of the esophagus, and delayed passage of contrast to the stomach.
The corkscrew appearance results from tertiary, non-propulsive contractions of the esophagus circular muscles.
- Citation: Gorti H, Samo S, Shahnavaz N, Qayed E. Distal esophageal spasm: Update on diagnosis and management in the era of high-resolution manometry. World J Clin Cases 2020; 8(6): 1026-1032
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2307-8960/full/v8/i6/1026.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.12998/wjcc.v8.i6.1026