Intramural pseudodiverticulosis--an unusual cause of benign oesophageal stricture.
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چکیده
Three cases of intramural pseudodiverticulosis of the oesophagus are described together with a review of the relevant literature. This unusual condition, diagnosed by characteristic features on the barium swallow, is associated with a high incidence of benign oesophageal stricture which responds readily to endoscopic dilatation.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Postgraduate medical journal
دوره 62 725 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1986