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Reversible esophageal motor dysfunction in botulism
Wilfred NixGünther KrämerVolker F. Eckardtsubject
medicine.medical_specialtyPhysiologybusiness.industryMotility disordermedicine.diseaseSurgeryCellular and Molecular Neurosciencemedicine.anatomical_structureSwallowingPhysiology (medical)AnesthesiaMedicineBotulismEsophageal motor dysfunctionNeurology (clinical)Upper thirdEsophagusbusinessPeristalsisdescription
Two cases of botulism with autonomic and neuromuscular system involvement are presented. In both patients, dryness of the mouth and difficulties in swallowing were predominant symptoms. Esophageal manometry revealed a marked decrease in peristaltic amplitude, which was most pronounced in the upper third of the esophagus. These functional abnormalities returned to normal following recovery from the acute disease.
| year | journal | country | edition | language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-11-01 | Muscle & Nerve |