diffuse spasm

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diffuse spasm

An esophageal motor disorder characterized by dysphagia, odynophagia, and chest pain.

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In this study, 4 out of the 5 patients who had diffuse spasm of the vertebral artery had associated thrombosis (1 patient at C7) or occlusion (3 patients at levels C3 - C6, C2 - C3 and at C2) (Fig.

The pattern and prevalence of vertebral artery injury in patients with cervical spine fractures

First, diffuse spasm or hyperactive peristalsis in the lower two- thirds or half of the oesophagus is associated with normal or diminished peristalsis in the upper oesophagus.

Oesophageal pouches and diverticula: a pictorial review

* Diffuse spasm: The involuntary muscles in the walls of your lower esophagus, which move the food toward the stomach, have abnormal contractions.

Tough pill to swallow? Perhaps it's a signal to see a doctor: untreated swallowing pro including malnutrition, including malnutrition, choking and pneumonia