Abstract
A 89-year-old femal was admitted to our hospital because of upper abdominaldiscomfort. Endoscopic examination revealed multiple erosions at the lower esophagus.Despite extensive anti-ulcer drag therapy, markedly stenosis of the esophagus establishedduring a short period of time. Histological diagnosis of biopsied specimen was esophagitisand no malignant lesion was noted. After endoscopic balloon dilation for the stenosis ofthe esQphagu.s, metallic sten.t was placed at this portion. The final histological diagnosiswas Barrett esophagus, the biopsied specimen showed collmunar epithelium. The patientcontinued to be able to swallow normally on follow up. Treatment using metallic stent must be a good choice in the aged patients withesophageal stenosis due to Barrett esophagus.
