A Case of Esophageal Peptic Stricture Concomitant with Vascular Ring in Mid-Esophagus.
- Author:
Ki Byung LEE
1
;
Hyun Chul LIM
;
Hye Yeon PARK
;
Jae Joon JUNG
;
Hyo Jin PARK
Author Information
1. Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. hjpark21@yuhs.ac
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Peptic strictures;
Vascular ring;
Dysphagia
- MeSH:
Adult;
Constriction, Pathologic;
Deglutition Disorders;
Dilatation;
Endoscopy;
Esophagus;
Gastroesophageal Reflux;
Humans;
Ligaments;
Thorax;
Trachea
- From:Korean Journal of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
2009;39(4):248-251
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Esophageal strictures may result from common conditions such as gastroesophageal reflux disease. Dysphagia is by far the most common presenting complaint in patients with esophageal peptic stricture. Symptomatic peptic strictures are treated by dilatation via ballooning or bougienation. Vascular ring is a term given to a combination of vascular and often ligamentous structures that encircle the trachea and esophagus. Symptomatic vascular ring, also known as dysphagia lusoria, is generally treated by conservative management. However, surgery should be considered when symptoms persist regardless of the treatment. We experienced a case involving a 41-year-old man with dysphagia diagnosed with peptic stricture on upper endoscopy and concomitant vascular ring on chest CT, which proved asymptomatic.
