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Case Reports
. 1989 Mar;24(3):292-5.
doi: 10.1016/s0022-3468(89)80016-8.

Familial achalasia in two siblings: significance of possible hereditary role

M R Tryhus  1 , M Davis, J K Griffith, D S Ablin, H K Gogel
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Familial achalasia in two siblings: significance of possible hereditary role

M R Tryhus et al. J Pediatr Surg. 1989 Mar.

Abstract

Familial achalasia in siblings has been reported previously. We describe the clinical and radiographic findings in two siblings with achalasia. A discussion of the possible hereditary influence in achalasia is presented as well as a pertinent review of the literature.

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