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Acute esophageal necrosis
Introduction
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Synonyms and keywords:: AEN; Gurvits syndrome; Black esophagus; Acute necrotizing esophagitis; Esophageal infarction
Overview
Overview
Historical Perspective
Classification
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differential Diagnosis
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Screening
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
Diagnostic Criteria
History and Symptoms
Physical Examination
Laboratory Findings
X Ray
CT
MRI
Other Imaging Findings
Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy
Surgery
Prevention
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:
Historical Perspective
Overview
Historical Perspective
References
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Classification
Overview
Historical Perspective
References
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Pathophysiology
Overview
Pathophysiology
Genetics
Pathogenesis
Gross Pathology
Microscopic Pathology
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Causes
Overview
Causes
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Differentiating Acute Esophageal Necrosis from other Diseases
Overview
Differential Diagnosis
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Epidemiology and Demographics
Overview
Epidemiology and Demographics
Incidence
Prevalence
Case Fatality Rate
Age
Gender
Race
Developed Countries
Developing Countries
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Risk Factors
Overview
Risk Factors
References
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Screening
Overview
Risk Factors
References
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Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Overview
Natural History
Complications
Prognosis
References
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:
Diagnosis
Diagnosis
Diagnostic Criteria | History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | X Ray | CT | MRI | Other Imaging Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: