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. 2017 Jul-Dec;7(2):191-192.
doi: 10.5005/jp-journals-10018-1248. Epub 2017 Sep 29.

Long Esophageal Stricture in a Brittle Diabetic

Stella C Pak  1 , Umar Darr  1 , Yaseen Alastal  1 , Youngsook Yoon  1
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Long Esophageal Stricture in a Brittle Diabetic

Stella C Pak et al. Euroasian J Hepatogastroenterol. 2017 Jul-Dec.

Abstract

Aim: We report a case of atypical esophageal stricture in a young diabetic woman.

Background: Diabetes mellitus and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) are two common disorders in modern society.

Case report: A young diabetic woman developed a 6-cm-long esophageal stricture. This stricture was refractory to multiple esophageal dilation procedures. She underwent subtotal esophagectomy and had excellent treatment outcome.

Conclusion: Gastroesophageal reflux disease can cause severe long esophageal stricture in a brittle diabetic.

Clinical significance: Improving the awareness of their association between diabetes and GERD would greatly benefit the day-to-day practice of medicine.How to cite this article: Pak SC, Darr U, Alastal Y, Yoon Y. Long Esophageal Stricture in a Brittle Diabetic. Euroasian J Hepato-Gastroenterol 2017;7(2):191-192.

Keywords: Esophageal dilation; Esophageal stricture; Gastroesophageal reflux disease; Subtotal esophagectomy.; Diabetes mellitus.

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Source of support: Nil Conflict of interest: None

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A stricture at esophagus
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Barium meal assessment of stricture
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