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Psychosomatic Medicine 2:139-140 (1940)
© 1940 American Psychosomatic Society

Severe Esophageal Spasm

An Evaluation of Suggestion-Therapy as Determined by Means of the Esophagoscope

WILLIAM B. FAULKNER JR. M.D.1

1 Thoracic Surgical Department St. Mary's Hospital, San Francisco, California

It was noted, on esophagoscopic examination, that the presence of esophogeal spasm or relaxation was determined by emotional factors.

Thoughts of insecurity and frustration brought about esophageal spasm; while suggestions of a pleasant and desirable environment caused esophageal relaxation.






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