A Case of Sub-Diaphragmatic Abscess after Injection of Botulinum Toxin to Treat Achalasia | Zendy

Constantine Fisher | Zendy; Frances Puello | Zendy; Samson Ferm | Zendy; Moshe Rubin | Zendy; Alan H. Schnall | Zendy

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A Case of Sub-Diaphragmatic Abscess after Injection of Botulinum Toxin to Treat Achalasia

Author(s) -

Constantine Fisher,

Frances Puello,

Samson Ferm,

Moshe Rubin,

Alan H. Schnall

Publication year - 2017

Publication title -

acg case reports journal

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 0.112

H-Index - 4

ISSN - 2326-3253

DOI - 10.14309/crj.2017.119

Subject(s) - achalasia , medicine , botulinum toxin , esophageal sphincter , adverse effect , abscess , esophagus , esophageal motility disorder , surgery , anesthesia , reflux , disease

Achalasia is a disorder of the esophagus characterized by decreased lower esophageal sphincter (LES) relaxation and absence of esophageal peristalsis. Botulinum toxin (BT) injection targeting the LES has been used in the treatment of achalasia and other esophageal motility disorders, and it is considered to be safe and effective for short-term symptomatic relief. Serious adverse events of this procedure are rare. We report the case of an 83-year-old woman treated with BT injection for achalasia who subsequently developed a subdiaphragmatic abscess.

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