Presentation
Dyspepsia.
Patient Data
Age: 70 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Tertiary contractions of esophagus
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Tertiary (non-propulsive) contractions on first swallow.
Case Discussion
Tertiary contractions are non-propulsive, transient, and intermittent contractions that are inconstant in location and not accompanied by symptoms, usually in older patients.