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    Dis Esophagus. 2009;22(5):E14-6. Epub 2008 Nov 12.

    Ring(s)-related esophageal meat bolus impaction: biopsy first, dilate later.

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    Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California, USA.

    Abstract

    Distal esophageal or Schatzki's rings are a common cause of intermittent solid food dysphagia requiring endoscopic dilation for relief. Similarly, eosinophilic esophagitis (EE) is a rapidly emerging disease in both children and young adults, and manifests as dysphagia to solids and/or episodic food bolus impaction. Endoscopic findings vary considerably among patients with EE, posing significant recognition and management challenges. Esophageal dilation in EE can be painful and risky. This case report describes a patient with acute food bolus impaction due to underlying Schatzki's ring and associated but clinically indolent EE, and highlights some safety aspects of esophageal dilation.

    PMID:
    19018847
    [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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