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Esophageal Spasm, Diffuse
Spasm, Esophageal | Esophageal Spasm | Diffuse Esophageal Spasm | Diffuse Esophageal Spasms | Esophageal Spasms | Esophageal Spasms, Diffuse | Spasm, Diffuse Esophageal | Spasms, Diffuse Esophageal | Spasms, Esophageal
A motor disorder of the esophagus characterized by chest pain and dysphagia. Pathogenesis is unclear. Strong, nonpropulsive contractions of the esophagus evoked by deglutition occur, especially in the elderly. |
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