Esophageal Rupture as a Primary Manifestation in Eosinophilic Esophagitis

Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is a chronic inflammatory process characterized by symptoms of esophageal dysfunction and, histologically, by eosinophilic infiltration of the esophagus. In adults, it commonly presents with dysphagia, food impaction, and chest or abdominal pain. Chronic inflammation c...

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Main Authors: Vernon, Natalia, Mohananey, Divyanshu, Ghetmiri, Ehsan, Ghaffari, Gisoo
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Publishing Corporation 2014
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4037595/