Cricopharyngeal myotomy for cervical dysphasia: report of a case

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We studied and managed successfully a case of cervical dysphagia, 72 years old male patient. Cervical dysphagia is a relatively uncommon disease and encounters most commonly after the age of sixty in equal sex distribution. The final diagnosis can be made by esophagography and esophagomanometry. We performed cricopharyngeal myotomy of Belsey method with excellent result. After operation patient showed no more dysphagia, normal esophagogram and pressure drop in esophagomanometry.