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Ann Thorac Surg 1990;49:1019-1022
© 1990 The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

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Familial achalasia in children

P.J. Monnig, MD*

Departments of Surgery, St Joseph Mercy Hospital and Marian Health Center, Sioux City, Iowa USA

* Address reprint requests to Dr Monnig, 2360 Harbour Oaks Dr, Longboat Key, FL A028.

Familial achalasia is rare, especially in children. Five siblings with achalasia surgically treated at ages [equation] months to 19 years are reported. There is no history of consanguinity or of vertical transmission.




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