The Turkish Journal of Pediatrics
2007 , Vol 49 , Num 2
Congenital cricopharyngeal achalasia: a rare cause of dysphagia in an infant
1Departments of Pediatrics, Gazi University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey2Departments of Radiology, Gazi University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
3Departments of Otolaryngology, Gazi University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey Sarı S, Eminoğlu FT, Belen FB, Dalgıç B, Hasanoğlu A, Boyunağa ÖL, Köybaşıoğlu A. Congenital cricopharyngeal achalasia: a rare cause of dysphagia in an infant. Turk J Pediatr 2007; 49: 193-195.
Dysphagia secondary to congenital cricopharyngeal achalasia (CCA) is a rare condition in pediatric patients. We report a case of CCA in a 10-monthold boy presented with dysphagia, choking and nasal reflux. The diagnosis was made by barium studies. The patient was successfully treated by cricopharyngeal myotomy.
Keywords : Cricopharyngeal achalasia, dysphagia, children