A case of esophageal achalasia with severe recurrent Candida esophagitis

Abstract

A 72-year-old man suffered severe Candida esophagitis, which was associated with food saburra in the esophagus and caused by esophageal achalasia. A balloon extension procedure was performed and treatment of the Candida esophagitis was eventually successful. Achalasia is one risk for Candida esophagitis, although it rarely causes severe infection.