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. 1976 Aug;31(4):456–459. doi: 10.1136/thx.31.4.456

Acute thoracic inlet obstruction in achalasia of the oesophagus.

R D McLean, C J Stewart, D G Whyte
PMCID: PMC470459  PMID: 968804

Abstract

A case of acute thoracic inlet obstruction presenting as a rare complication of achalasia is described. The probable mechanism, diagnosis, and management are discussed.

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