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Dystrophic epidermolysis with dilation of esophageal stricture: A case report

  • Authors:
    • Mengxi Wu
    • Jun Kuang
    • Jun Yan
    • Dongfang Li
    • Quanwei Guo
    • Xiaojia Zhu
    • Jianhua Zhang
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  • Published online on: December 28, 2023     https://doi.org/10.3892/etm.2023.12367
  • Article Number: 79
  • Copyright: © Wu et al. This is an open access article distributed under the terms of Creative Commons Attribution License.

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Abstract

Dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (DEB) is a rare disease and the associated esophageal stricture is frequently complicated by the lack of clinical experience. The present study reported a very rare case of DEB in a 37‑year‑old male, who was admitted to Shenzhen Hospital (Shenzhen, China) due to an esophageal stricture. The patient received esophageal dilation under digital subtraction angiography. In this patient, dilation therapy was effective and safe. The patient underwent skin biopsies, and histological examination of the resected tissue specimens confirmed DEB diagnosis. The patient was followed up in the Department of Thoracic Surgery, Shenzhen Hospital, for 2 years without any recurrence of esophageal stricture. This is the first case report of dilation therapy in a very rare case of DEB with a satisfactory outcome, but the long‑term efficacy needs further observation. In addition, the latest relevant literature was reviewed and it was found that this treatment is uncommonly reported, as is the condition.
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Wu M, Kuang J, Yan J, Li D, Guo Q, Zhu X and Zhang J: Dystrophic epidermolysis with dilation of esophageal stricture: A case report. Exp Ther Med 27: 79, 2024
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Wu, M., Kuang, J., Yan, J., Li, D., Guo, Q., Zhu, X., & Zhang, J. (2024). Dystrophic epidermolysis with dilation of esophageal stricture: A case report. Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine, 27, 79. https://doi.org/10.3892/etm.2023.12367
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Wu, M., Kuang, J., Yan, J., Li, D., Guo, Q., Zhu, X., Zhang, J."Dystrophic epidermolysis with dilation of esophageal stricture: A case report". Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine 27.2 (2024): 79.
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Wu, M., Kuang, J., Yan, J., Li, D., Guo, Q., Zhu, X., Zhang, J."Dystrophic epidermolysis with dilation of esophageal stricture: A case report". Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine 27, no. 2 (2024): 79. https://doi.org/10.3892/etm.2023.12367