4 Cases of Mucosal Bridges in the Esophagus.
- Author:
Chan Sup SHIM
;
Moon Sung LEE
;
Joo Young CHO
;
Dong Ha CHUN
;
Jae Il KIM
;
In Hwan YU
;
Gyeu Hyuk KIM
;
Ju Il PARK
;
Jung Kun EO
;
Seong Chan LA
;
Soo Kyung KIM
;
Sae Hwan HAN
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Mucosal bridges;
Diverticulum;
Esophagus;
Esophagogastroscopy
- MeSH:
Colon;
Diverticulum;
Diverticulum, Esophageal;
Duodenum;
Esophagus*;
Granulation Tissue;
Stomach
- From:Korean Journal of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
1996;16(6):969-975
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Mucosal bridge, endoscopically observed, is a cord-like mucosal connection across the lumen. The bridge is very elastic and stretches easily, unlike granulation tissue. Mucosal bridges of the esophagus have been occasionally described in various circumstances, particularly in congenital or acquired origin as the inflammatory diseases. The occurrence of mucosal bridges due to inflammatory process may arise anywhere from the esophagus to the colon. It has been more frequently reported in the colon than in the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum. We experienced four cases of esophageal mucosal bridges and three of them were accompanied by esophageal diverticulum. We report these cases with a review of relevant literatures.
