Clinical and endoscopic characteristics of diffuse esophageal intramural pseudo-diverticulosis

ConclusionWith a prevalence of approximately 5 to 50/100.000, DEIPD may be more frequent than previously estimated. It preferably affects middle-aged male alcoholics. Key symptoms are chronic dysphagia and food impaction. Typical endoscopic findings are multiple, small, longitudinally aligned pseudodiverticle openings, frosted glass look, faux uni pattern, and trachealization of the esophagus.

Source: Esophagus - March 10, 2020 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research