Duplication of the esophagus.
Two patients with tubular esophageal duplications and the embryologic development of the esophagus are presented. The several theories in the formation of the esophageal duplications have been reviewed. As of yet, no definite explanation can be advanced for this developmental anomaly.
D004947:Esophagus / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000196:embryology / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography