Achalasia in pregnancy

Author:

Azahar Zafirah Akmal,Ab Rahim Mohd Fadliyazid,Ahmad Nasriah,Ramli RozianaORCID

Abstract

Achalasia is characterised by incomplete relaxation of the lower oesophageal sphincter and aberrant oesophageal peristaltic activity resulting in impaired oesophageal emptying. This rare condition in pregnancy is unique as both the disease and its treatment are associated with fetomaternal risks and complications. A woman in her early 30s, gravida 3 para 2 at 35 weeks’ pregnancy with suspected oesophageal achalasia, presented with shortness of breath, cough and fever following frequent bouts of vomiting and fluid regurgitation. She was diagnosed with aspiration pneumonia complicated by severe metabolic acidosis, malnutrition syndrome and fetal growth restriction. Following stabilisation of the acute clinical problems, delivery was expedited via caesarean section. Postpartum endoscopy confirmed the diagnosis of achalasia as per initial suspicion. Definitive surgery was performed several months later after optimisation of the patient’s nutritional status. This case illustrates the life-threatening complications of achalasia in pregnancy.

Publisher

BMJ

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