Lower esophageal strictures, benign or malignant?
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In a retrospective study of 93 patients with benign peptic strictures, and 73 patients with malignancy of the lower third of the esophagus, 93% of benign strictures were associated with a hiatal hernia, and 4% without. In malignancy the majority were without hernia. The results provide a statistical basis for strong suspicion of malignancy in a lower esophageal stricture not accompanied by a hiatal hernia.
Hernia, Diaphragmatic, Male, Radiography, Hernia, Hiatal, Esophageal Neoplasms, Biopsy, Esophageal Stenosis, Humans, False Positive Reactions, Female, False Negative Reactions, Retrospective Studies
Hernia, Diaphragmatic, Male, Radiography, Hernia, Hiatal, Esophageal Neoplasms, Biopsy, Esophageal Stenosis, Humans, False Positive Reactions, Female, False Negative Reactions, Retrospective Studies
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