Een vrouw met een inspiratoire stridor

An 80-year-old woman presented with inspiratory stridor after eating. Imaging revealed a decompensated esophagus. Endoscopy showed food retention and a narrowed lower esophageal sphincter. Achalasia, a rare motility disorder, was diagnosed and a botulinum toxin injection was administered. Treatment options include botox, pneumatic dilation, or surgery, the patient opted to await botox effects.

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