Pseudoachalasia Secondary to Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm.

Beqari, Jorind; Lembo, Anthony; Critchlow, Jon; Hamden, Allen; Kent, Michael S · Ann Thorac Surg · 2017

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Pseudoachalasia is known to be associated with malignancy involving the gastroesophageal junction and after esophageal operations. We present a case of pseudoachalasia secondary to an aneurysm of the descending thoracic aorta and describe successful operative management.

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