Transient achalasia of esophagus in tetanus
Dhiman, R.K.; Choudhuri, G.; Baronia, A.K.; Gaur, A.; Singh, P.K.; Kohli, A.; Naik, S.R.
Indian Journal of Gastroenterology Official Journal of the Indian Society of Gastroenterology 11(3): 139-140
1992
ISSN/ISBN: 0254-8860 PMID: 1506052 Document Number: 394214
A case with tetanus presenting with progressive dysphagia due to lower esophageal dysfunction is described. A barium swallow at the onset of symptoms showed esophageal dilatation with a smooth tapering at the lower end suggestive of achalasia cardia. The patient recovered from tetanus over the ensuing three weeks; repeat barium swallow at this time was normal, suggesting that esophageal dysfunction was a manifestation of tetanus.