The nutcracker esophagus, also known as corkscrew esophagus, describes the abnormally segmented appearance of the esophagus in cases of esophageal spasm, displayed in the double contrast study. Normally the primary peristalsis extends through the esophagus like a coordinated contraction and relaxation wave. In the esophageal spasm multiple segments contract simultaneously and there is an alteration of the normal relaxation. Symptoms include chest pain, dysphagia, or both.
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