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Suspected achalasia — PARA MCQ

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ModerateGeneral Medicine - GastroenterologySuspected achalasiaPARA

A 33-year-old man has progressive dysphagia to solids and liquids, regurgitation of undigested food and weight loss. Endoscopy excludes malignancy. What is the most appropriate investigation?

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Correct answer: E — Oesophageal manometry

When achalasia is suspected after endoscopy has excluded structural disease, oesophageal manometry is the key diagnostic test.

Reference: NICE CKS: Dysphagia; BSG oesophageal motility guidance