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Reversible esophageal motor dysfunction in botulism
Author(s) -
Nix Wilfred A.,
Eckardt Volker F.,
Krämer Günther
Publication year - 1985
Publication title -
muscle and nerve
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.025
H-Index - 145
eISSN - 1097-4598
pISSN - 0148-639X
DOI - 10.1002/mus.880080908
Subject(s) - swallowing , botulism , peristalsis , medicine , esophagus , dysphagia , esophageal disease , anesthesia , gastroenterology , surgery , biology , genetics
Two cases of botulism with autonomic and neuromuscular system involvment are presented. In both patients, dryness of the mouth and difficulties in swallowing were predominant symptoms. Esophageal manometry revealed a marked decrease in peristaltic amplitude, which was most pronounced in the upper third of the esophagus. These functional abnormalities returned to normal following recovery from the acute disease.