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Achalasia and diffuse oesophageal spasm in siblings.
  1. M D Kaye,
  2. J E Demeules

    Abstract

    We report the occurrence of achalasia and diffuse oesophageal spasm in brother and sister. The familial occurrence of these unusual disorders is consistent with the possibility that they share a common aetiology and indicates the potential importance of genetic predisposition.

    https://doi.org/10.1136/gut.20.9.811

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