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1. Esophageal spasm (Trust Mark: Doctor-Reviewed)
Esophageal spasms are abnormal contractions of the muscles in the esophagus (the tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach. These spasms do not move food effectively to the stomach. • Reviewer: Christian Stone, MD, Division of Gastroenterology, Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

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2. eMedicine - Dysphagia : Article by Nam-Jong Paik, MD, PhD
A number of etiologies have been attributed to dysphagia in populations with neurologic and nonneurologic conditions.Disorders leading to dysphagia may affect the oral, pharyngeal, or esophageal phases of swallowing.
http://www.emedicine.com/pmr/topic194.htm

3. Evaluating Dysphagia - June 15, 2000 - American Academy of Family Physicians
Combined recordings of esophageal pH levels and intraluminal esophageal pressure may aid in diagnosing patients with reflux-induced esophageal spasm. Gastroesophageal endoscopy provides the best assessment of the esophageal mucosa.
http://www.aafp.org/afp/20000615/3639.html

4. Heartburn and Lung Cancer Treatment: USC Thoracic and Foregut Surgery
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: Esophageal Function Laboratory. Areas of expertise by members of this group cover all aspects of chest wall, mediastinal, pulmonary, tracheal, esophageal, and upper abdominal surgery.
http://www.surgery.usc.edu/foregut/

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