End-Stage Achalasia Presenting as Megaesophagus and Bleeding Stasis Ulcers in a Patient on Dual Antiplatelet Therapy (ACG 2026) - Aug 29, 2026 - Abstract #P3300; Pres time: Oct 12, 2026; 10:30 AM - 04:15 PM; Location: Exhibit Halls A - D (Level 3); "He was transitioned to IV cangrelor, and an orogastric tube was placed with significant output...Early treatment of achalasia is essential to prevent such complications, even when presenting symptoms may be mild. Figure: CT Abdomen Pelvis demonstrating markedly dilated and patulous distal esophagus with intraluminal fluid and debris and tapering at the level of the GE junction causing mass effect on the posterior margin of the heart Figure: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) demonstrating marked dilation of the mid-esophagus with friable, ulcerated mucosa."
Clinical • Cardiovascular • Gastrointestinal Disorder • Hematological Disorders • Myocardial Infarction • Rare Diseases • Thrombosis • Venous Ulcer
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Emilee Hall; MD; BA; Muskaan Chhibber; DO
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