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DIFFUSE ESOPHAGEAL SPASM

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DIFFUSE ESOPHAGEAL SPASM It is DISTAL ESOPHAGEAL SPASM It is a condition characterized by uncoordinated contractions of esophagus which leads to spasm of esophagus that cause ISCHAEMIA CLINICAL FEATURES: Chest pain Dysphagia IOC - MANOMETRY Cork screw / Rosary bead / Pseudo diverticula appearance MANAGEMENT: Calcium channel blockers and Nitrates - Mainly Medical Management surgery- Esophagomyotomy  done for reserved cases not responding to medical management