Characteristics of the deceased patients
| Sex | Age at diagnosis of achalasia (y) | Age at death (y) | Cause of death |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 63 | 75 | Cancer of urinary bladder |
| Male | 21 | 24 | Leukaemia |
| Male | 80 | 91 | Cardiovascular disease |
| Female | 74 | 87 | Pneumonia |
| Female | 75 | 85 | Adhesion ileus |
| Female | 86 | 88 | Stroke |
| Female | 43 | 56 | Oesophageal squamous cell cancer |