Question:
has anyone been diagnosed with Nut Cracker Esopahgus, and turned down for surgery???

I have been told that I have nutcracker esophagus although I don't show any symptoms, and that there are high risks for surgery. Has anyone else even heard of this?    — Cat W. (posted on November 1, 2001)

November 1, 2001
What in the world is a "nut cracker esophagus"????
   — Danmark

November 2, 2001
I went to google.com and typed nutracker esophagus into the search engine. I found some very interesting information. While nothing I found pertains to WLS, I did find out what it is. Here is one of the paragraphs that explains it succinctly. "Nutcracker Esophagus is one of the conditions caused by stronger than usual esophageal muscle contraction. The cause of this problem is still unknown. Patients with Nutcracker Esophagus present with severe chest pain that can simulate the pain of a heart attack. Although the pain is very distressing, nutcracker esopahgus is not a serious condition. Currently, there is no published data to indicate an increased risk for esophageal cancer in patients with Nutcracker Esophagus. The treatment of this disease usually includes smooth muscle relaxants such as nitrates and calcium channel blockers, or antidepressant medications such as Trazodone." I hope this is somehow helpful. Shelley
   — Shelley.