Cork screw appearance on barium swallow is seen in:: (A) Achalasia cardia, (B) Diffuse esophageal spasm, (C) Zenker's diverticulum, (D) Scleroderma
Answer is B. Ans. (b) Diffuse esophageal spasmRef: SRB Manual of Surgery 4th ed. /1323* Cork screw appearance on barium swallow is seen with diffuse esophageal spasm.* Bird beak appearance is seen with achalasia cardia.* Rat tail appearance as per bailey and love is seen with carcinoma esophagus.