Hirsute Esophagus: An Unusual Cause of Dysphagia

Gastrointest Radiol. 1984;9(4):297-300.

Hirsute esophagus: clinical and roentgen features.

Agha FP, Wimbish KJ.

Abstract

Clinical and roentgen features of hirsute esophagus in 3 patients are described. Exuberant hair growth and masses of hair in the endopharyngoesophagus produced the classic clinical triad of progressive dysphagia, hair-spitting, and choking spells. This unique and rare complication of reconstructive surgery of the pharynx and esophagus is related to the skin flaps which are mobilized and rotated to reconstruct a skin tube endopharyngoesphagus and to restore anatomical continuity of the gastrointestinal tract.

PMID: 6389253

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