Esophageal Intramural Pseudodiverticulosis / Pseudodiverticulosis intramural del esófago
Rev. colomb. gastroenterol
; 37(1): 78-81, Jan.-Mar. 2022. tab, graf
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| ID: biblio-1376908
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ABSTRACT
Abstract A report of two cases of esophageal intramural pseudodiverticulosis, a very unusual disease, with other 240 cases reported in the entire world literature since 1960. Its etiology and pathogenesis are still not fully understood. However, it is believed that hypertrophy of the submucosal glands, with chronic inflammation, fibrosis, and consequent esophageal stenosis, causes dysphagia, which is the primary manifestation of esophageal intramural pseudodiverticulosis. The main diagnostic methods include the radiological examination of the esophagus with barium contrast (esophagogram) and esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD). Both reported cases were treated with endoscopic dilation, exemplifying the safety and efficacy of this therapeutic option for treating dysphagia in these individuals.
RESUMEN
Resumen Reporte de dos casos de pseudodiverticulosis esofágica intramural, una enfermedad muy inusual, con otros 240 casos reportados en toda la literatura mundial desde 1960. Su etiología y patogenia aún no se conocen completamente; sin embargo, se cree que existe una hipertrofia de las glándulas submucosas, con inflamación crónica, fibrosis y consecuente estenosis esofágica, lo que provoca disfagia, que es la principal manifestación de la pseudodiverticulosis esofágica intramural. El examen radiológico del esófago con contraste de bario (esofagograma) y la endoscopia digestiva alta (EDA) son los principales métodos de diagnóstico. Ambos casos reportados se trataron con dilatación endoscópica, lo que ejemplifica la seguridad y eficacia de dicha opción terapéutica para el tratamiento de la disfagia en estos individuos.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
LILACS
Main subject:
Deglutition Disorders
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Diverticulosis, Esophageal
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Dilatation
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Endoscopy
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Esophagus
Limits:
Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
En
Journal:
Rev. colomb. gastroenterol
Journal subject:
GASTROENTEROLOGIA
Year:
2022
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Country of publication:
Colombia