Achalasia in Pregnancy: Botulinum Toxin A Injection of Lower Esophageal Sphincter
Hooft N;Schmidt ES;Bremner RM;;
case reports in surgery2015Vol. 2015pp. -
169
n2015caseachalasia
Abstract
Background. Achalasia, a rare esophageal motility disorder that may cause malnutrition during pregnancy, can result in fetal and maternal morbidity and mortality. Many medical treatment regimens are contraindicated or not tolerated during pregnancy, and surgery is generally avoided due to potential …