Intramural pseudodiverticulosis--an unusual cause of benign oesophageal stricture.
Three cases of intramural pseudodiverticulosis of the oesophagus are described together with a review of the relevant literature. This unusual condition, diagnosed by characteristic features on the barium swallow, is associated with a high incidence of benign oesophageal stricture which responds readily to endoscopic dilatation.
D000368:Aged; D004936:Diverticulum, Esophageal / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology*; D004940:Esophageal Stenosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged