A corkscrew esophagus is often seen in patients with diffuse esophageal spasm. Endoscopy is performed to rule out a tumor of the esophagogastric junction and gastroduodenal pathologic conditions.

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Sometimes there can also be a squeezing or pressure sensation from heartburn when there is associated spasm of the esophagus.

Non-surgical dissection therapy: interstitial photodynamic therapy using laser beam and narrow optic fiber to treat gliomas.

Non-surgical dissection therapy: interstitial photodynamic therapy using laser beam and narrow optic fiber to treat gliomas.