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doi: 10.1007/s00261-016-0965-7.
Corkscrew esophagus
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Corkscrew esophagus
Abdom Radiol (NY).
2017 Mar.
Abstract
Corkscrew esophagus (also referred as rosary bead esophagus) is a classic finding of diffuse esophageal spasm (DES) in barium studies reflecting abnormal contractions, leading to compartmentalization and curling of the esophagus, ultimately giving an appearance similar to a corkscrew or rosary beads. We review the pathophysiology of this finding, correlating it to corkscrew and rosary images that originated this classic description.
Keywords: Barium; Esophageal motility disorders; Esophagus; Radiography; Upper gastrointestinal tract.
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