Esophageal inlet patch
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Esophageal inlet patch or heterotopic gastric mucosa of the upper esophagus or gastric inlet patch is one or more areas of tissue resembling stomach tissue which is found in the upper portion of the esophagus.
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Esophageal inlet patch | |
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Other names | "heterotopic gastric mucosa of the upper esophagus", "gastric inlet patch" |
Specialty | Gastroenterology |
Symptoms | Globus sensation, sore throat, heartburn, difficulty swallowing |
Diagnostic method | Esophagogastroduodenoscopy |
Treatment | Ablation with argon plasma coagulation or radiofrequency ablation |
Frequency | 1 - 12%[1] |
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