The Black Esophagus: A Rare But Deadly Disease #MMPMID26958555
Shafa S; Sharma N; Keshishian J; Dellon ES
ACG Case Rep J 2016[Jan]; 3 (2): 88-91 PMID26958555show ga
We present a series of cases of acute esophageal necrosis along with a video demonstration. The video captures a case showing the severity of necrosis of the esophageal mucosa; an orogastric tube easily passed through the esophageal lumen and into the right hemithorax. The series also demonstrates the severity of this illness, with an associated high mortality rate.