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Plummer-Vinson syndrome: A decade's experience of 132 cases from a single center.

Mallikarjun PatilRenuka MalipatelHarshad C Devarbhavi
Published in: Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology (2020)
Plummer-Vinson syndrome is predominantly seen in middle aged women and present with symptoms of iron deficiency anemia and early grade dysphagia. Single session of Savary-Gilliard bougie dilation was successful in majority of patients in relieving dysphagia. Overall risk of developing upper gastrointestinal malignancy was 4.5%.
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