Esophageal Motility Disorders

Dive into a comprehensive 17-minute lecture on esophageal motility disorders presented by Professor Zach Murphy. Explore the pathophysiology, complications, causes, diagnostic approaches, and treatments of four main types of esophageal motility disorders: achalasia, diffuse esophageal spasm, and esophageal scleroderma. Learn about these rare disorders affecting the esophagus's ability to move food towards the stomach, their potential inheritance patterns, and the impact of autoimmune responses on esophageal function. Gain valuable insights into swallowing difficulties, spasms of pain, and food regurgitation associated with these conditions.