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Caustic esophagitis

Esophagitis, also spelled oesophagitis, is a disease characterized by inflammation of the esophagus. The esophagus is a tube composed of a mucosal lining, and longitudinal and circular smooth muscle fibers. [Source: Wikipedia ]

Synonyms
Corrosive esophagitis
Is A
Esophagitis
May Cause
Air in esophagus
Esophageal plaques
Esophageal stricture
Esophageal ulceration
Esophageal wall thickening
Esophagobronchial fistula
Tracheoesophageal fistula
Transverse mucosal folds in the esophagus
Widespread irregular esophageal mucosa
May Be Caused by
Lye ingestion
Oral medication
Synonyms
Corrosive esophagitis
Is A
Esophagitis
May Cause
Air in esophagus
Esophageal plaques
Esophageal stricture
Esophageal ulceration
Esophageal wall thickening
Esophagobronchial fistula
Tracheoesophageal fistula
Transverse mucosal folds in the esophagus
Widespread irregular esophageal mucosa
May Be Caused by
Lye ingestion
Oral medication


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