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- - A patient is described with unique, web-like constrictions throughout the entire esophagus.
- - These constrictions differ from previously documented types of esophageal webs and rings.
- - The cause of the condition remains unknown, with no identifiable factors or explanations provided.
Article Abstract
The case of a patient with numerous web-like constrictions involving the entire body of the esophagus is presented. The appearance is unlike any previously described for esophageal webs and rings. No known etiologic factors could be implicated and we have no speculations as to the cause.
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