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Weerakkody Y, Saber M, Shah V, Esophageal wall thickening. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 28 May 2023) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-74042
Esophageal wall thickening can be observed in a number of situations and can be either focal or diffuse. It may be physiological, and can also be due to benign or malignant disorders.
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