Nutcracker esophagus

When Steakhouse syndrome is determined by a spasm of Speiseröhrenperistaltik at the top, through which food in the esophagus and enclosed adamant. During the spasm no food or liquid can pass into the stomach, and the saliva must be spat out.

This is a neurological dysregulation, which is triggered by greater swallowed chewed pieces of meat or smaller particles such as rice. The cause of esophageal spasm is unknown, it can, among other neurological disorders in the past such as Guillain -Barré syndrome or myasthenia gravis are accepted.

Occasionally the spasm resolves by Würgeversuche, usually only helps an endoscopic procedure in which the leftovers are carefully pushed a few inches deeper, so that they can then be transported by normal peristalsis in the stomach again. For stubborn closure of the foreign body (bolus ) must be crushed and pulled out by slings or pliers. Because of the risk of aspiration ( penetration of saliva and food particles into the trachea ) with the potential consequence of pneumonia should not sleep with the cramping you.

The steakhouse syndrome should not be confused with the closure of the cardia ( cardia ) of esophagitis or the nutcracker.