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Descending necrotizing mediastinitis with esophageal perforation and tracheal ulcer: a case report and literature review
BackgroundDescending necrotizing mediastinitis (DNM) is a rare and life-threatening condition, with high morbidity and mortality. Consequently,...
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Ulcer Scarring in the Gastric Conduit Is a Risk Factor for Anastomotic Leakage After Esophagectomy for Esophageal Cancer
BackgroundAnastomotic leakage (AL) is a serious complication after esophagectomy for esophageal cancer. The objective of this study was to identify...
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Successful treatment of esophageal perforation due to black esophagus (acute esophageal necrosis): a case report
BackgroundBlack esophagus, or acute esophageal necrosis (AEN), is a rare disease with a poor prognosis in which the esophageal mucosa is black in...
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Quantitative CT analysis to predict esophageal fistula in patients with advanced esophageal cancer treated by chemotherapy or chemoradiotherapy
BackgroundEsophageal fistula is one of the most serious complications of chemotherapy or chemoradiotherapy (CRT) for advanced esophageal cancer. This...
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Esophageal Lichen Planus Unusual Presentations: A Case Series
Esophageal Lichen Planus (ELP)is a rare manifestation of Lichen Planus(LP). We present a case series of 2 patients with oral mucosal involvement who...
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Esophagectomy for esophageal stricture with systemic sclerosis: a case report
BackgroundSystemic sclerosis (SSc) is an autoimmune disease characterized by frequent esophageal involvement. However, there are few reports on...
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Spontaneous esophageal rupture following perforated peptic ulcer: a report of two cases
BackgroundSpontaneous esophageal rupture, also called Boerhaave’s syndrome, is relatively uncommon but may result in high morbidity and mortality....
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Peptic ulcer characteristics in oral opium and non-opium user patients with upper gastrointestinal bleeding
Background/AimsUpper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB) is a frequent medical issue. The primary risk factors for bleeding peptic ulcers are...
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Combined treatment with surgery and immune checkpoint inhibitor extended survival in a case of gastric intramural metastasis from esophageal cancer: a case report
BackgroundIntramural metastasis (IM) of esophageal cancer is classified as distant metastasis according to the Japanese Classification of Esophageal...
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Safety and efficacy of endoscopic submucosal dissection for superficial esophageal cancer with esophageal varices
BackgroundHeavy drinking is associated with esophageal cancer and esophageal varices. However, there are limited reports of endoscopic resection for...
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Successful use of dupilumab for egg-induced eosinophilic gastroenteritis with duodenal ulcer: a pediatric case report and review of literature
BackgroundNon-esophageal eosinophilic gastrointestinal disorder (non-EoE-EGID) is a rare disease in which eosinophils infiltrate parts of the...
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Self-expandable metallic stents (SEMS) in esophageal varices post-band ulcer refractory bleeding: a retrospective study
BackgroundPost-variceal band ligation bleeding ulcer is a severe complication with considerable mortality. We tried evaluating self-expandable...
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Predictive factors for esophageal stenosis in patients receiving prophylactic steroid therapy after endoscopic submucosal dissection for esophageal squamous cell carcinoma
BackgroundMethods to prevent esophageal stenosis (ES) after endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) for superficial esophageal squamous cell carcinoma...
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Infective Esophagitis: a Review of Esophageal Diseases in HIV
Purpose of ReviewEsophageal diseases are a common manifestation of HIV infection, and in some cases may be the first presentation of an underlying,...
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Japanese Classification of Esophageal Cancer, 12th Edition: Part I
This is the first half of English edition of Japanese Classification of Esophageal Cancer, 12th Edition that was published by the Japan Esophageal...
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Severe skin ulcer caused by taking lenvatinib after proton beam therapy
A 69-year-old man was treated with lenvatinib after three sessions of proton beam therapy (PBT) for hepatocellular carcinoma. Five months after...
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Life-threatening gastrointestinal bleeding caused by perforation of a penetrating atherosclerotic ulcer into the esophagus
We present a case of life-threatening gastrointestinal bleeding caused by a penetrating atherosclerotic ulcer (PAU) that ruptured into the esophagus....
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Esophageal injury, perforation, and fistula formation following atrial fibrillation ablation
BackgroundEsophageal perforation and fistula formation are rare but serious complications following atrial fibrillation ablation. In this review...
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Relationship Between Esophageal Disease and Pulmonary Fibrosis
Esophageal disorders are prevalent among patients with chronic lung diseases, including idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). Gastroesophageal reflux...
