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Ann Thorac Surg 1994;57:1660-1661
© 1994 The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

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Severe dysphagia from an Angelchik prosthesis: Futility of routine esophageal testing

Todd L. Demmy, MD*, Normand R. Caron, MD, Jack J. Curtis, MD

Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Missouri-Columbia, Columbia, Missouri, USA

Accepted for publication October 26, 1993.

* Address reprint requests to Dr Demmy, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Missouri-Columbia. 245 Major Hall, Dc119.0, One Hospital Dr, Columbia, MO 65212.

A 33-year-old woman presented with progressive dysphagia 3 years after implantation of an Angelchik prosthesis for esophageal reflux disease. Routine esophageal testing was normal. Esophagogastroduodenoscopy and computed tomography suggested migration of the prosthesis. Because of the persistent and progressive dysphagia, the device was removed. All symptoms of dysphagia or reflux have since resolved. Routine esophageal testing may not be helpful in the evaluation of dysphagia associated with the Angelchik prosthesis.




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