Answer to Medical Challenge

The answer is #3 Diffuse esophageal spasm.Here is another radiograph that shows barium contrast material that highlights the esophagus in a spiral formation. The esophagus is made of smooth muscle and it contracts to propel food down to the stomach. Esophageal spasm is an abnormal uncoordinated contraction and it can cause mid chest pain and slow the progression of food after swallowing.