Jackhammer Esophagus as a Complication of Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy: A Case Report.

• Tác giả: W Michael McDonnell, Alison Tewnion
• Ngôn ngữ: eng
• Ký hiệu phân loại: 553.879 Amber
• Thông tin xuất bản: Switzerland : Case reports in gastroenterology , 2025
• Bộ sưu tập: NCBI
• ID: 237844

Tóm tắt

INTRODUCTION: Tonsillectomy is a safe and common procedure. It has not been associated with the development of hypercontractile conditions of the esophagus. Jackhammer esophagus is a type of hypercontractile esophagus with vigorous contraction of the esophagus associated with dysphagia and chest pain. CASE PRESENTATION: A 42-year-old woman with no previous history of gastroesophageal dysfunction or symptoms developed Jackhammer esophagus with severe dysphagia and chest pain after undergoing tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy. CONCLUSION: Although Jackhammer esophagus has been reported as a complication of several invasive procedures, this is the first report of Jackhammer esophagus as a complication of tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy.