PLUMMER‐VINSON SYNDROME: A REPORT OF THREE CASES

SUMMARY Plummer‐Vinson syndrome is characterised by dysphagia, anaemia, glossitis and oesophageal web. We report our findings in three patients with membranes in the upper oesophagus. All patients underwent endoscopic dilatation and iron replacement therapy, with good results. We review the literatu...

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Veröffentlicht in:	International journal of clinical practice (Esher) 2003-09, Vol.57 (7), p.646-648
Hauptverfasser:	Yukselen, V, Karaoglu, AO, Yasa, MH
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Administration, Oral Adult Anemias. Hemoglobinopathies Biological and medical sciences Diseases of red blood cells Female Hematologic and hematopoietic diseases Humans Iron - therapeutic use Medical sciences Middle Aged Plummer-Vinson Syndrome - drug therapy
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Zusammenfassung:	SUMMARY Plummer‐Vinson syndrome is characterised by dysphagia, anaemia, glossitis and oesophageal web. We report our findings in three patients with membranes in the upper oesophagus. All patients underwent endoscopic dilatation and iron replacement therapy, with good results. We review the literature of this syndrome.
ISSN:	1368-5031 1742-1241
DOI:	10.1111/j.1742-1241.2003.tb10579.x