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congenitally short esophagus


very rare

findings:

  • nonreducible intrathoracic gastric segment
  • short straight esophagus
  • circular narrowing at GE junction frequently with ulcer
  • GE reflux

see also: hiatal hernia


Yong H. Hahn, MD  -  2 February 1995
Last updated:  1 September 2006


 

Related CHORUS documents:
hiatal hernia
sliding hiatal hernia
paraesophageal hiatal hernia
totally intrathoracic stomach
diaphragmatic hernia
esophagitis

 

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