title: Chemical- and radiation-induced esophageal injury.
abstract: The esophageal wall can only respond to injury in a limited fashion. This article explores some of the protective mechanisms involved as well as current approaches to diagnosis and management of chemical- and radiation-induced esophageal injury.
authors: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock.
authors: E
authors: E
authors: Trowers
authors: C
authors: C
authors: Thomas
authors: F E
authors: FE
authors: Silverstein
mesh_terms: D002057:Burns, Chemical / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D002424:Caustics / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D004940:Esophageal Stenosis / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D016629:Esophagectomy; D004941:Esophagitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D004945:Esophagoscopy; D004947:Esophagus / Q000187:drug effects / Q000293:injuries* / Q000528:radiation effects / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D011832:Radiation Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy
chemical_list: D002424:Caustics