Presentation
Dysphagia and chest pain
Patient Data
Age: 80 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Presbyesophagus
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Tertiary contractions and relative oesophagal dilatation are seen.
A ring-like stricture of the lower third of the esophagus is noted, most consistent with peptic stricture.
A small-sized sliding hiatal hernia is also evident.
Case Discussion
Presbyoesophagus is term that has been traditionally used to describe the manifestations of degenerating motor function in the aging esophagus.