Duplication of the Esophagus

Abstract

Two patients with tubular esophageal duplications and the embryologic development of the esophagus are presented. The several theories in the formation of the esophageal duplications have been reviewed. As of yet, no definite explanation can be advanced for this developmental anomaly.

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