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 language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 555-558 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology |
| Volume | 8 |
| Issue number | 5 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 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