Autoimmune and viral risk factors are associated with achalasia: A case-control study.

Charles E GaberCary C CottonSwathi EluriJennifer L LundTimothy M FarrellEvan S Dellon

Published in: Neurogastroenterology and motility : the official journal of the European Gastrointestinal Motility Society (2021)

These findings suggest that achalasia may have autoimmune and viral components contributing to its etiology. Future mechanistic studies could target specific diseases and agents highlighted by this research.

Keyphrases

risk factors
sars cov
multiple sclerosis
drug induced
current status