title: Esophageal diverticula in childhood associated with strictures from unsuspected foreign bodies of the esophagus.
abstract: Two pediatric patients are presented with progressive dysphagia due to esophageal strictures secondary to unrecognized foreign bodies. Diverticula were present above the strictures.
authors.affiliation: Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri.
authors.forename: T E
authors.initials: TE
authors.lastname: Herman
authors.forename: W H
authors.initials: WH
authors.lastname: McAlister
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004936:Diverticulum, Esophageal / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D004940:Esophageal Stenosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D004947:Esophagus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D011859:Radiography