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Oesophagitis dissecans superficialis complicating repeated rigid oesophagoscopy and dilatation
G Ramaswami1, P K Jain, V R Talati
1Department of Otolaryngology, Chesterfield and North Derbyshire Royal Hospital, UK.
Abstract:
Oesophagitis dissecans superficialis is an extremely rare and benign condition where the mucosal epithelium of the oesophagus sloughs off along the whole length of the oesophagus and is expelled as an oesophageal cast. This condition has been reported in association with various aetiological factors. We report a case of an oesophageal cast in a patient who underwent repeated oesophagoscopy and dilatation for a postcricoid web. We discuss the possible relationship between trauma to the upper oesophagus and the development of oesophagitis dissecans superficialis.
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