Paraclinical results | n | % |
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (n = 78) The diagnosis of achalasia Retained food or saliva Dilated esophagus “pop” opening in cases Absence of peristalsis |
55 47 48 44 7 |
70.5% 60.2% 61.5% 56.4% 9.0% |
Manometry (n = 68) Esophageal aperistalsis Incomplete LES relaxation Increased basal LES pressure |
68 38 30 |
100% 55.9% 44.1% |
TBA (n = 46) Dilation of the esophagus Narrow EGJ Poor emptying of barium |
34 20 21 |
73.9% 43.5% 45.6% |