Abstract
Cricopharyngeal achalasia is a rare clinical entity in which upper esophageal sphincter (cricopharyngeus) does not open adequately during swallowing leading to dysphagia. Barium swallow reveals a smooth posterior impression of cricopharyngeus at C6 level. We report cricopharyngeal achalasia in a 68 year male who was managed with dilatation.
Keywords: Cricopharyngeal achalasia, Barium swallow, Cricopharyngeal myotomy
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