Achalasia :- Causes, Pathophysiology, Signs & Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment

Achalasia is a primary esophageal motility disorder characterized by absence of esophageal peristalsis, and impaired relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter. (LES).
LES is hypertensive in about 50% of patients.
So, in this video I discuss about,
1. What is achalasia
2. Causes & pathogenesis
3. Signs & symptoms
4. Diagnosis
5. Treatment

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