Journal of Yeungnam Medical Science

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Treatment of phlegmonous esophagitis in various patients: a case series

  • Han Sol Lee (Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Daegu Catholic University School of Medicine) ;
  • Chul Ho Lee (Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Daegu Catholic University School of Medicine) ;
  • Yun-Ho Jeon (Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Daegu Catholic University School of Medicine)
  • Received : 2023.02.03
  • Accepted : 2023.04.04
  • Published : 2023.10.31
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Abstract

Acute phlegmonous esophagitis (APE) is a rare and fatal disease. Phlegmonous infection involves the submucosal layer and muscularis propria but not the mucosal layer. Because surgery is not the first treatment option for this disease, an accurate diagnosis is crucial. Herein, we report three cases of APE with various clinical features. All patients were successfully treated with antibiotics and appropriate medical procedures.

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