Endoscopic Treatment of Black Esophagus With Fully Covered Metallic Stent.

Acute esophageal necrosis (AEN) is a condition characterized by black appearance and inflammation of the esophagus. Our patient developed AEN presenting in the setting of alcohol intoxication and extensive inferior vena cava thrombosis. Esophagogastroduodenoscopy showed blood and black discoloration of the middle and lower esophagus with oozing.