Presentation
Dysphagia.
Patient Data
Age: 20 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Oesophageal web
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Barium swallow shows a circumferential radiolucent ring in the upper oesophagus consistent with an oesophageal web. Proximal dilatation and jet phenomenon (barium spurting through the ring on fluoroscopy) indicate partial obstruction.
Case Discussion
Case courtesy of: Dr Ahmed Haroun