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World J Gastroenterol. Jan 14, 2024; 30(2): 137-145
Published online Jan 14, 2024. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v30.i2.137
Published online Jan 14, 2024. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v30.i2.137
Esophageal intramural pseudodiverticulosis
Masako Shintaku, Department of Gastroenterology, Japan Community Healthcare Organization Hoshigaoka Medical Center, Hirakata 573-8511, Osaka, Japan
Author contributions: Shintaku M wrote the manuscript.
Conflict-of-interest statement: The author declares no conflict of interest related to this article.
Corresponding author: Masako Shintaku, MD, Doctor, Department of Gastroenterology, Japan Community Healthcare Organization Hoshigaoka Medical Center, 4-8-1 Hoshigaoka, Hirakata 573-8511, Osaka, Japan. shintakumahoshi@gmail.com
Received: November 19, 2023
Peer-review started: November 19, 2023
First decision: December 15, 2023
Revised: December 21, 2023
Accepted: December 28, 2023
Article in press: December 28, 2023
Published online: January 14, 2024
Processing time: 54 Days and 0.9 Hours
Peer-review started: November 19, 2023
First decision: December 15, 2023
Revised: December 21, 2023
Accepted: December 28, 2023
Article in press: December 28, 2023
Published online: January 14, 2024
Processing time: 54 Days and 0.9 Hours
Core Tip
Core Tip: Esophageal intramural pseudodiverticulosis (EIPD) is a rare disease in which the ducts of the esophageal glands become cystically dilated. Prolonged chronic inflammation can lead to esophageal stenosis, perforation, mediastinitis, and lung abscess. EIPD needs to be diagnosed at an early stage, and patients should be carefully observed and treated appropriately.