esophageal dysmotility

What Is Extrinsic Compression Of The Esophagus? Extrinsic compression of the esophagus may result in dysphagia. Extrinsic compression can be due to mass effect from adjacent tumors, masses or adenopathy, cardiovascular processes, or musculoskeletal abnormalities. What causes esophageal compression? Esophageal dysphagia is caused by motor disorders (achalasia, motility disorders, and calcinosis, Raynaud phenomenon, esophageal dysmotility,