Add like
Add dislike
Add to saved papers

Rare Case of Double Esophageal Web in a Two-Year-Old.

Curēus 2024 April
Congenital esophageal stenosis (CES) is an uncommon condition that poses diagnostic and therapeutic challenges due to its rarity and clinical presentation similar to other esophageal disorders. Symptoms typically start with dysphagia around the introduction of solid foods. A broad range of potential differential diagnoses contributes to a delay in obtaining a definitive diagnosis and administering the proper treatment. We report a two-year-old boy who presented with difficulty swallowing solid foods since 11 months of age, manifesting as choking and gagging. Initial evaluation revealed a double esophageal web, with proximal stenosis detected in an esophagram. Despite two endoscopic dilations and cauterization of the proximal web, a second web in the middle third of the esophagus was found. Subsequent dilatation successfully improved symptoms, and the child began tolerating table foods. This case report aims to contribute to the limited existing literature on CES and to add to the clinical practice in the diagnosis and treatment of this uncommon congenital anomaly.

Full text links

We have located links that may give you full text access.
Can't access the paper?
Try logging in through your university/institutional subscription. For a smoother one-click institutional access experience, please use our mobile app.

Related Resources

For the best experience, use the Read mobile app

Mobile app image

Get seemless 1-tap access through your institution/university

For the best experience, use the Read mobile app

All material on this website is protected by copyright, Copyright © 1994-2024 by WebMD LLC.
This website also contains material copyrighted by 3rd parties.

By using this service, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy.

Your Privacy Choices Toggle icon

You can now claim free CME credits for this literature searchClaim now

Get seemless 1-tap access through your institution/university

For the best experience, use the Read mobile app