Acute Respiratory Failure From Massive Esophageal Dilatation due to Achalasia

Massive esophageal dilation from achalasia can cause acute respiratory failure via lung compression. Prompt recognition and urgent esophageal decompression can rapidly reverse hypoxia and be lifesaving. After stabilization, temporizing or definitive achalasia therapies should be pursued to prevent recurrence.

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Clinical Case Reports
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2026-04-26
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https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.72614
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Gastroesophageal reflux and treatments
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Acute Respiratory Failure From Massive Esophageal Dilatation due to Achalasia

Sumit Sharma, Omar Brijawi, Frank Epitropoulos
Clinical Case Reports
Gastroesophageal reflux and treatments
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Acute Respiratory Failure From Massive Esophageal Dilatation due to Achalasia

Sumit Sharma, Omar Brijawi, Frank Epitropoulos
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Abstract

Massive esophageal dilation from achalasia can cause acute respiratory failure via lung compression. Prompt recognition and urgent esophageal decompression can rapidly reverse hypoxia and be lifesaving. After stabilization, temporizing or definitive achalasia therapies should be pursued to prevent recurrence.

Clinical Case ReportsVol. 14(5)
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