The Missing Link: A Case of Plummer-Vinson Syndrome in a Young Pacific-Islander Woman With Helicobacter Pylori.

Plummer-Vinson syndrome (PVS), the triad of dysphagia, iron-deficiency anemia (IDA), and esophageal webs, is a relatively rare disease entity that is mostly observed in the Caucasian populations of Scandinavia and North America. As these regions have become more developed with improved nutrition, PVS is now more commonly seen in the developing regions of the world. We present the case of a 29-year-old Pacific-islander woman who presented with progressive dysphagia and IDA and was found to have an esophageal web and  () gastritis on upper endoscopy.

Identifying Sources of Stress Across Years of General Surgery Residency.

Stressors during surgical residency training are common and can contribute to impaired technical performance, medical errors, health problems, physician burnout, and career turnover. This survey of general surgery recent graduates and chief residents examined threats to resident health and well-being. An electronic survey composed of multiple-choice, checkbox, dropdown, and open-ended questions was developed to determine the most stressful general surgery residency year, sources of the stress, and potential interventions to manage resident well-being.