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543 – Distal Esophageal Spasm (DES)

DES is a rare disorder. Usual symptoms are chest pain and trouble swallowing. The chest pain can feel like a heart attack. Tests are needed to diagnose DES. DES does not lead to other serious illnesses. Most patients can be treated successfully. A review.

Author(s):
R Matthew Gideon, 
Philip O Katz
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