Open Access“Pinstripe Pattern” in an Achalasia Patient
Author(s) -
Atsushi Imagawa,
Keiko Takeuchi,
Kozue Suto
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
clinical medicine insights gastroenterology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.373
H-Index - 11
ISSN - 1179-5522
DOI - 10.4137/cgast.s34258
Subject(s) - achalasia , medicine , esophagus
Endoscopic image of achalasia usually shows dilated esophageal cavity with retained liquids and foods. Recently, "pinstripe pattern" (PSP) in the case of achalasia patient was reported as an endoscopic image of the indicator for early detection of achalasia. The typical endoscopic image of PSP can be recognized in this case.
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