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Gastric heterotopia causing airway obstruction.

C Johnston¹, B Benjamin, H Harrison

¹Royal Alexandra Hospital for Children, Sydney, Australia.

International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology

|September 1, 1989

Summary

Heterotopic gastric tissue in the hypopharynx is a rare cause of infant airway obstruction. Endoscopic laser removal effectively treated these tumors, offering a satisfactory outcome for affected infants.

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Area of Science:

Pediatric Otolaryngology
Gastrointestinal Pathology

Background:

Congenital anomalies of the head and neck can present with airway compromise.
Heterotopic gastric tissue, normally found in the stomach, can occur ectopically in various locations.
Gastric heterotopia in the hypopharynx is an exceptionally rare finding in infants.