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F: There is a dilated eophagus with a taped stricture at its lower end

H: Adult man, 31-years-old, with dysphagia and regurtation of food

INFO/WWW-LINKS: There is failure of esophageal peristalsis and failure of relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter. Liquids and solids are swollowed only slowly. Achalasia may predispose to esophageal cancer .

D: Achalasia

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