Web stenosis
| Classification according to ICD-10 | |
|---|---|
| Q39.4 | Esophageal membrane |
| ICD-10 online (WHO version 2019) | |
Membrane-like stenoses of the esophagus , which can be congenital or acquired, are referred to as web . The acquired form occurs, for example, with reflux from the stomach or after radiation. The web is usually found in the upper part of the esophagus and narrows the lumen from the front.
Difficulty swallowing occurs and chunks of food can be trapped. In the X-ray Pap swallow examination , the web can occasionally produce a jet phenomenon .
The therapy can usually be carried out endoscopically.
Web: Membrane-like stenosis of the esophagus in the porridge-swallow X-ray examination.
Web stenosis of the esophagus. The arrow head points to the incompletely opened upper esophageal sphincter, the arrow to the web with jet phenomenon in the X-ray swallowing examination.
Cervical Web Stenosis in Pap Swallow Examination p. a.-projection. Typical, narrow, ribbon-like contrast medium recess.
Endoscopy of the esophagus with web stenosis.
Individual evidence
- Treatment of stenoses ( Memento from January 4, 2008 in the Internet Archive )
