complications

Last edited 02/2022

The complications of oesophageal achalasia include:

  • aspiration pneumonia
  • haemorrhage
  • oesophageal carcinoma
  • oesophageal perforation
  • gastroesophageal reflux disease

Reference:

  1. Momodu II, Wallen JM. Achalasia. [Updated 2021 Aug 9]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2022 Jan. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK519515/ - article-17083.s4 (accessed 21 January 2022)