title: Plummer-Vinson Syndrome with Proximal Esophageal Web.
abstract: Plummer-Vinson Syndrome is a condition where iron deficiency is associated with difficulty swallowing due to the presence of an esophageal web. Deficiency of iron-dependent oxidative enzymes causes gradual degradation of the pharyngeal muscles which lead to mucosal atrophy and formation of webs. Although it is a very rare condition, an increased risk of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma makes its identification very important. Dilation of the esophageal web using a Savary dilator is a more effective and safer approach compared to conventional balloon dilation.
authors.affiliation: Division of Gastroenterology, The Brooklyn Hospital Center - Clinical Affiliate of Mount Sinai Hospital, 121 DeKalb Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11201, USA. kinooo2002@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Kinesh
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Changela
authors.affiliation: Division of Gastroenterology, The Brooklyn Hospital Center - Clinical Affiliate of Mount Sinai Hospital, 121 DeKalb Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11201, USA.
authors.forename: Nami Safai
authors.initials: NS
authors.lastname: Haeri
authors.affiliation: Division of Gastroenterology, The Brooklyn Hospital Center - Clinical Affiliate of Mount Sinai Hospital, 121 DeKalb Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11201, USA.
authors.forename: Mahesh
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Krishnaiah
authors.affiliation: Division of Gastroenterology, The Brooklyn Hospital Center - Clinical Affiliate of Mount Sinai Hospital, 121 DeKalb Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11201, USA.
authors.forename: Madhavi
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Reddy
mesh_terms: D004106:Dilatation / Q000379:methods; D004945:Esophagoscopy; D004947:Esophagus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D011004:Plummer-Vinson Syndrome / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D035583:Rare Diseases
keywords: Dysphagia; Esophageal web; Plummer-Vinson syndrome