Optimal Management of Patients with Phlegmonous Esophagitis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Goals

To assess the characteristics and prognosis-influencing factors of phlegmonous esophagitis, a rare condition marked by suppurative inflammation of the esophageal submucosa and muscular layers.

Background

Effective management strategies for phlegmonous esophagitis are lacking. This study aims to systematically review cases to better understand the disease's features and prognostic determinants.

Method

A systematic search was performed using PubMed/MEDLINE and Google Scholar from inception to 20 April 2023. Phlegmonous esophagitis case reports and studies with patient information were included; clinical manifestations, laboratory results, imaging findings, other diagnostic findings, and outcomes were analyzed. A pooled analysis was performed to investigate mortali

SUBMITTER: Jin DH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10672419 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature