Catalog
Disorder of oesophageal peristalsis
Link to WHO Definition
Disorder of oesophageal peristalsis – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1007835083
Disorder of oesophageal peristalsis is part of a spectrum of motility disorders in the thoracic oesophagus characterised by dysphagia and chest pain due to incoordination of oesophageal peristaltic contractions. There is no abnormality in lower oesophageal sphincter relaxation.