"Rare Case of Double Esophageal Web in a Two-Year-Old." by Archana Reddy Bongurala, Ayesha Fatima et al.
 

Rare Case of Double Esophageal Web in a Two-Year-Old.

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

4-7-2024

Publication Title

Cureus

Abstract

Congenital esophageal stenosis (CES) is an uncommon condition that poses diagnostic and therapeutic challenges due to its rarity and clinical presentation similar to other esophageal disorders. Symptoms typically start with dysphagia around the introduction of solid foods. A broad range of potential differential diagnoses contributes to a delay in obtaining a definitive diagnosis and administering the proper treatment. We report a two-year-old boy who presented with difficulty swallowing solid foods since 11 months of age, manifesting as choking and gagging. Initial evaluation revealed a double esophageal web, with proximal stenosis detected in an esophagram. Despite two endoscopic dilations and cauterization of the proximal web, a second web in the middle third of the esophagus was found. Subsequent dilatation successfully improved symptoms, and the child began tolerating table foods. This case report aims to contribute to the limited existing literature on CES and to add to the clinical practice in the diagnosis and treatment of this uncommon congenital anomaly.

Volume

16

Issue

4

First Page

e57784

DOI

10.7759/cureus.57784

ISSN

2168-8184

PubMed ID

38590975

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