Black esophagus: exploring the dark

• Главные авторы: Robert Forster (Автор), Délcio Aparecido Durso (Автор), Edoardo Filippo de Queiroz Vattimo (Автор), Luis Massuo Maruta (Автор), Ana Luiza Werneck-Silva (Автор), Vilma Takayasu (Автор), Marcia Yoshie Kanegae (Автор), Fabiana Roberto de Lima (Автор)
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• Опубликовано: University of São Paulo, 2013-10-01T00:00:00Z.
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Black esophagus is a rare but underdiagnosed disease. It occurs most frequently in severely ill patients and carries a high mortality rate. Cause of death is usually attributed to the comorbid conditions. Treatment is directed at the underlying cause, acid suppression and keeping the patient nil-per...