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Title: Cough from megaoesophagus.
Austin Authors: Al-Habbal, Yahya
Affiliation: Department of Surgery, Austin Health, Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia
Issue Date: 1-May-2011
Publication information: Australian Family Physician; 40(5): 299-300
Abstract: Mrs FW, 83 years of age, presented to the emergency department with repeated episodes of attacks of vomiting over several months, coughing, weight loss and worsening shortness of breath. On examination she was not distressed, but mildly dehydrated. Chest examination revealed decreased air entry in both sides of the chest. Heart sounds were muffled. Other examination was within normal limits.
Gov't Doc #: 21597549
URI: https://ahro.austin.org.au/austinjspui/handle/1/11267
Journal: Australian Family Physician
URL: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21597549
Type: Journal Article
Subjects: Aged, 80 and over
Cough.etiology
Esophageal Achalasia.complications.diagnosis
Esophagus.pathology.radiography
Female
Humans
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