| Complete esophageal stenosis secondary to peptic stricture in the cervical esophagus: case report. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 16615603 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Complete esophageal stenosis secondary to peptic stricture in the upper esophagus is rare. It is, however a serious medical problem that may require otolaryngologic intervention because of life-threatening dysphagia and weight loss. We report the case of an elderly patient who presented with an upper esophageal stricture, without the typical symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease, that progressed to complete esophageal obstruction despite use of proton pump inhibitors and esophageal dilatation. Definitive management of this difficult problem required esophagectomy and gastric pull-up. We discuss the pathophysiology, clinical presentation, differential diagnosis, and multidisciplinary management of peptic esophageal strictures. This case illustrates the difficulty in managing high peptic strictures. |
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Authors:
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Giovana R Thomas; Tiffany Raynor |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Ear, nose, & throat journal Volume: 85 ISSN: 0145-5613 ISO Abbreviation: Ear Nose Throat J Publication Date: 2006 Mar |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2006-04-17 Completed Date: 2007-05-03 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7701817 Medline TA: Ear Nose Throat J Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 187-9 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Miami Hospitals and Clinics, Miami, Fla 33136, USA. gthomas@med.miami.edu |
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Aged Biopsy Deglutition Disorders / etiology Diagnosis, Differential Duodenoscopy Esophageal Stenosis / diagnosis, etiology*, surgery Esophagectomy Esophagoscopy Esophagus / radiography Gastroesophageal Reflux / complications* Humans Male Tomography, X-Ray Computed Weight Loss |
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