Alternativas diagnosticas y terapéuticas en la acalasia esofágica

Abstract

Introduction: Esophageal achalasia is a primary disorder of esophageal motility of unknown cause and is generally characterized by partial or complete relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter in response to swallowing for which it requires surgical interventions to efficiently manage the marked discomfort of patients and correct functional status. Objective: to provide updated information on the diagnostic and therapeutic options of esophageal achalasia, to achieve a better approach on the subject. Materials and methods: for the elaboration of this degree work, an exhaustive search of information was carried out in scientific journals and pages such as academic Google, Medicine, Intramed, Pubmed database, using medical updates, review articles, clinical practice guidelines. , meta-analysis published within the last 5 years. Conclusion: Within the esophageal disorders, achalasia is the rarest pathology in this group, its etiology is not very clear, and it has a variable clinical presentation, which significantly affects the quality of life of the people who suffer from it, For many years until now there is no definitive treatment and those that do exist only act palliatively.