ISSN:
1432-0509
Keywords:
Esophagus, stricture
;
Esophagitis, drug-induced
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract A 37-year-old man experienced acute odynophagia after ingesting a single tablet of Motrin (ibuprofen, 800 mg). Because the pill was swallowed without water, a transient delay in its passage through the esophagus resulted in localized mucosal inflammation and a druginduced stricture.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02165851
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