Congenital esophageal stenosis: Transendoscopic web incision

Abraham J. Mares, Jacob Bar-Ziv, Alberto Lieberman, Ferit Tovi

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    Abstract

    We treated a case of congenital membranous stenosis of the esophagus successfully by transendoscopic incision. We discuss various types of true congenital esophageal stenosis and their treatment, to distinguish these rare anomalies from the more frequently encountered acquired variety.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)555-558
    Number of pages4
    JournalJournal of Clinical Gastroenterology
    Volume8
    Issue number5
    DOIs
    StatePublished - 1 Jan 1986

    Keywords

    • Congenital esophageal stenosis
    • Endoscopic incision of membrane (web, diaphragm)
    • Esophageal diaphragm
    • Esophageal membrane
    • Esophageal web
    • Idiopathic hypertrophic muscular ring
    • Intramural tracheobronchial remnants
    • “Abortive” esophageal atresia

    ASJC Scopus subject areas

    • Gastroenterology

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