In patients with EO, there is selective dysfunction of the longitudinal muscle contraction during peristalsis. It is proposed that the longitudinal muscle dysfunction in EO may contribute to dysphagia.
Subcutaneous injections of adalimumab: an initial 160 mg dose, followed by 80 mg in week 2 and then 40 mg every other week. Antibiotics were also prescribed.
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