The Videofluorographic Swallowing Study in Rheumatologic Diseases: A Comprehensive Review

Figure 3

A 45-year-old female with scleroderma. Exam performed in the supine position, in the anteroposterior view. During deglutition, it is possible to highlight the presence of multiple tertiary antiperistaltic waves (arrows) in the whole esophagus; this pattern is known as corkscrew esophagus.