Fluoroscopically guided balloon dilation of esophageal stricture in Plummer–Vinson syndrome: A report of two cases

Plummer–Vinson syndrome is known as the association of dysphagia, upper esophageal web, weight loss, and iron-deficiency anemia. Esophageal dilation therapy is usually necessary to remove webs and to relieve dysphagia in order to encourage oral intake. We report two cases of Plummer–Vinson syndrome....

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Main Authors: Ibrahim Alrashidi, Rohee Park, Almoaiad Alhazemi, Ji Hoon Shin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Society of Gastrointestinal Intervention 2020-07-01
Series:International Journal of Gastrointestinal Intervention
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.18528/ijgii190024