Barrett's esophagus in a patient with achalasia
Sprung, D.J.; Gibb, S.P.
American Journal of Gastroenterology 80(5): 330-333
1985
ISSN/ISBN: 0002-9270 PMID: 3993633 Document Number: 252902
Barrett's esophagus has been reported in patients with achalasia who have undergone esophagomyotomy. The condition was thought to be acquired from gastroesophageal reflux secondary to the iatrogenically produced incompetent sphincter. The case of a patient with Barrett's esophagus and achalasia without any previous surgical intervention is reported.