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ESOPHAGEAL WEBS


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Lesion: Smooth, circumferential ring of squamous mucosa, which can be located anywhere along the esophagus













Smiths MS, Diagnosis and Management of Esophageal Rings and Webs, Gastroenterology & Hepatology Volume 6 (11), 2010

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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