Esophageal web

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Dysphagia.

Patient Data

Age: 20 years
Gender: Female
Barium

Barium swallow shows a circumferential radiolucent ring in the upper esophagus consistent with an esophageal web. Proximal dilatation and jet phenomenon (barium spurting through the ring on fluoroscopy) indicate partial obstruction. 

Case Discussion

Case courtesy of: Dr Ahmed Haroun

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