Formation of the upper gastrointestinal tract for patients who underwent total esophago-gastrectomy due to caustic ingestion: Case series.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction and importance

No case has been reported regarding esophago-gastrectomy due to caustic chemicals in the literature.

Case presentation

The first case was a 43-year-old woman with BMI 28.5. After one month of taking a weight loss drug called HERBAL, the patient experienced vomiting, and signs of progressive dysphagia, while being unable to eat any solid food. Endoscopy results revealed many scars causing the narrowing of the esophagus, starting from the upper third of the esophagus, 25cm from the dental arch. After 2 months, she lost 26kg (BMI 18.3). Endoscopic reexamination showed the esophagus's stricture, 25cm from the dental arch. X-ray also showed that the esophagus and stomach were completely narrow and atrophied. The second case was a 37-year-old woman who

SUBMITTER: Hung TM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8435914 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature