Black esophagus: exploring the dark

Black esophagus: exploring the dark

Black esophagus is a rare but underdiagnosed disease. It occurs most frequently in severely ill patients and carries a high mortality rate. Cause of death is usually attributed to the comorbid conditions. Treatment is directed at the underlying cause, acid suppression and keeping the patient nil-per...

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Main Authors: Robert Forster, Délcio Aparecido Durso, Edoardo Filippo de Queiroz Vattimo, Luis Massuo Maruta, Ana Luiza Werneck-Silva, Vilma Takayasu, Marcia Yoshie Kanegae, Fabiana Roberto de Lima
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of São Paulo 2013-10-01
Series:Autopsy and Case Reports
Subjects:
Esophageal Diseases
Esophagitis
Critical Illness
Diabetic Ketoacidosis.
Online Access:http://www.revistas.usp.br/autopsy/article/view/75886

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