Editorial
Inlet Patch: An Inconspicuous Lesion Needs More Spotlight
Abstract
Esophageal inlet patch is considered a congenital anomaly, a remnant of gastric mucosa which is left behind during the descent of the stomach in embryologic development. It can be found in about 4.5% of infants and up to 12% of children. Its presence is estimated at around 1 to 10% in adults.1 In comparison with Barrett esophagus, which was first described in 1950 by Norman Barrett, the prevalence is not low. However, for most primary care physicians and some gastroenterologists, inlet patch of esophagus is an easily unperceived lesion. It has not gotten much attention since first being described in 1805. Currently, fewer than 50 articles related to inlet patch have been published in MEDLINE.This content is limited to qualifying members.
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