Primary Article

Nifedipine Therapy for Diffuse Esophageal Spasm

Authors: EAPEN THOMAS MD, FRCP (C), FRACP, PETER WITT MD, MELVIN WILLIS BS, SGA, JOHN MORSE MD

Abstract

ABSTRACTAlthough nifedipine therapy resulted in substantial relief of dysphagia in six patients with diffuse esophageal spasm, significant side effects, particularly in young working subjects, precluded prolonged use.

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