ESOPHAGEAL WEBS
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- Feb 9, 2020
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Updated: Jun 13, 2020
Lesion: Smooth, circumferential ring of squamous mucosa, which can be located anywhere along the esophagus
Lesion: A concentric esophageal web seen on barium esophagram
Treatment for webs causes symptoms: Dilatation, PPI after dilatation
Others : Biopsies, electric or laser-based incision, steroid injection in the lesion and surgical resection
Smiths MS, Diagnosis and Management of Esophageal Rings and Webs, Gastroenterology & Hepatology Volume 6 (11), 2010
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