| Angina-like chest pain associated with high-amplitude peristaltic contractions of the esophagus. | |
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PMID: 3175868 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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We reviewed 123 consecutive patients who underwent esophageal function testing to determine the prevalence and clinical characteristics of the syndrome of high-amplitude peristaltic contractions (HAPC). Twenty-eight patients (23%) were found to have HAPC, including 16 males and 12 females with a median age of 54 years. Barium esophograms yielded no evidence of motility disorders, while 35% of those tested had pathologic gastroesophageal acid reflux. Twenty (71%) were initially referred for evaluation of angina-like chest pain, and 8 were referred with other symptoms. Of those with chest pain, 19 initially underwent extensive evaluation for coronary artery disease before the diagnosis of HAPC. Symptoms of heartburn, regurgitation, and dysphagia were absent or minimal in most patients. Lower esophageal sphincter pressure was normal in 27 patients, and lower esophageal sphincter relaxation was normal in all patients. Mean distal esophageal peak peristaltic pressure was 147.8 mm Hg, while the highest peak peristaltic pressure for each patient averaged 193.2 mm Hg. Seven patients had mean peristaltic wave durations of more than 7 seconds. Patients with atypical chest pain or those with typical angina in whom coronary artery disease is eliminated as a possible cause should be evaluated for HAPC with esophageal manometry. Patients with symptoms are usually successfully treated with smooth muscle relaxants, and surgical intervention is rarely necessary. |
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Authors:
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M K Ferguson; A G Little |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Comparative Study; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Surgery Volume: 104 ISSN: 0039-6060 ISO Abbreviation: Surgery Publication Date: 1988 Oct |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1988-11-07 Completed Date: 1988-11-07 Revised Date: 2006-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0417347 Medline TA: Surgery Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 713-9 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Surgery, University of Chicago Medical Center, Ill 60637. |
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Angina Pectoris
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physiopathology Chest Pain* Coronary Disease / diagnosis Diagnosis, Differential Esophageal Motility Disorders / diagnosis, physiopathology* Esophagus / physiopathology Female Gastroesophageal Reflux / physiopathology Humans Male Manometry Middle Aged Peristalsis |
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