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Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery
Published in: Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery 5/2016

01-05-2016 | GI Image

Plummer-Vinson Syndrome with Proximal Esophageal Web

Authors: Kinesh Changela, Nami Safai Haeri, Mahesh Krishnaiah, Madhavi Reddy

Published in: Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery | Issue 5/2016

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Abstract

Plummer-Vinson Syndrome is a condition where iron deficiency is associated with difficulty swallowing due to the presence of an esophageal web. Deficiency of iron-dependent oxidative enzymes causes gradual degradation of the pharyngeal muscles which lead to mucosal atrophy and formation of webs. Although it is a very rare condition, an increased risk of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma makes its identification very important. Dilation of the esophageal web using a Savary dilator is a more effective and safer approach compared to conventional balloon dilation.
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Metadata
Title
Plummer-Vinson Syndrome with Proximal Esophageal Web
Authors
Kinesh Changela
Nami Safai Haeri
Mahesh Krishnaiah
Madhavi Reddy
Publication date
01-05-2016
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery / Issue 5/2016
Print ISSN: 1091-255X
Electronic ISSN: 1873-4626
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11605-015-3051-5

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