Abstract
Idiopathic esophageal achalasia is an inflammatory disease of unknown etiology, characterized by aperistalsis of the body of the esophagus and failure of the lower esophageal sphincter to respond to swallowing, with consequent dysphagia, which can lead to malnutrition. Although it is found practically in any country, with a variable incidence of 1 to 3 cases per 100,000 inhabitants/year, …