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Multiple esophageal webs

R P Satarkar¹, P D Sawant, S A Nanivadekar

¹Department of Gastroenterology, L T M Medical College, Bombay.

Indian Journal of Gastroenterology : Official Journal of the Indian Society of Gastroenterology

|July 1, 1994

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Multiple esophageal webs, a rare condition, can develop due to gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). This case study highlights the link between GERD and the formation of these esophageal abnormalities.

Area of Science:

Gastroenterology
Esophageal Diseases

Background:

Esophageal webs are thin membranes in the esophagus.
Multiple esophageal webs are uncommon and rarely reported.
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a known potential factor in esophageal abnormalities.

Observation:

A rare case of multiple esophageal webs was observed.
The patient's condition was linked to severe gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

Findings:

The study identified a direct correlation between GERD and the development of multiple esophageal webs.
This case supports the hypothesis that chronic esophageal irritation from GERD can lead to web formation.

Implications:

Understanding the association between GERD and esophageal webs can improve diagnostic approaches.

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This finding may influence treatment strategies for patients with GERD and esophageal webs.

Further research into the pathogenesis of GERD-induced esophageal webs is warranted.