Treatment of phlegmonous esophagitis in various patients: a case series
Acute phlegmonous esophagitis (APE) is a rare and fatal disease. Phlegmonous infection involves the submucosal layer and muscularis propria but not the mucosal layer. Because surgery is not the first treatment option for this disease, an accurate diagnosis is crucial. Herein, we report three cases o...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Yeungnam University College of Medicine, Yeungnam University Institute Medical Science
2023-10-01
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| Series: | Journal of Yeungnam Medical Science |
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| Online Access: | http://www.e-jyms.org/upload/pdf/jyms-2023-00136.pdf |
| Summary: | Acute phlegmonous esophagitis (APE) is a rare and fatal disease. Phlegmonous infection involves the submucosal layer and muscularis propria but not the mucosal layer. Because surgery is not the first treatment option for this disease, an accurate diagnosis is crucial. Herein, we report three cases of APE with various clinical features. All patients were successfully treated with antibiotics and appropriate medical procedures. |
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| ISSN: | 2799-8010 |