Korean J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg.  1997 Apr;30(4):457-461.

Surgical Treatment of Esophageal Stricture in Barrett's Esophagus: A Case Report

• Shin YC
• Jung SH
• Kang GM
• Kim GH
• Kim CH
• Kang KH
• Hur Y
• Kim BY
• Lee JH

Abstract

A casts of Barrett's esophagus complicated with stricture is reported. A 82 years old male was undergone distal esophagectomy and esophagogastrostomy on suspicion of malignancy. The microscopic examination of specimen taken from the lesion revealed the "tall columnar cells" which were indicative of Barrett's esophagus, hence the diagnosis. Barrett's esophagus is a rare disease in Korea. Because of the malignant potential of the disease, surgery involving esophagectomy is often required.

Keyword

Barrett's esophagus

MeSH Terms

Aged, 80 and over
Barrett Esophagus*
Constriction, Pathologic
Diagnosis
Esophageal Stenosis*
Esophagectomy
Humans
Korea
Male
Rare Diseases