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Esophageal inlet patch. (Esophagoscopy clinic)

Authors :
Belafsky, Peter C.
Postma, Gregory N.
Koufman, James A.
Source :
Ear, Nose and Throat Journal. January 2002, Vol. 81 Issue 1, p18, 1 p.
Publication Year :
2002

Abstract

An inlet patch is an area of heterotopic gastric mucosa in the cervical esophagus (figure). Unlike Barrett's metaplasia of the distal esophagus, its etiology is believed to be congenital rather [...]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01455613
Volume :
81
Issue :
1
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Ear, Nose and Throat Journal
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
edsgcl.82471783