Congenital Esophageal Stenosis
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Introduction
Congenital esophageal stenosis is an umbrella term and represents three histologically distinct lesions
- tracheobronchial rests and remnants
- fibromuscular hypertrophy
- mucosal webbing[1][2]
These conditions must, by definition, be present at birth. They must also be distinguished from acquired esophageal stenosis resulting most often to gastroesophageal reflux.
Content in this topic is referenced in SCORE Esophageal Stenosis, Webs, Diverticuli
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Introduction
Congenital esophageal stenosis is an umbrella term and represents three histologically distinct lesions
- tracheobronchial rests and remnants
- fibromuscular hypertrophy
- mucosal webbing[1][2]
These conditions must, by definition, be present at birth. They must also be distinguished from acquired esophageal stenosis resulting most often to gastroesophageal reflux.
Content in this topic is referenced in SCORE Esophageal Stenosis, Webs, Diverticuli
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