Abstract Acute phlegmonous esophagitis (APE) is a rare and fatal disease. Phlegmonous infection involves the submucosal layer and muscularis propria but not the mucosal layer. …

Introduction: Acute phlegmonous esophagitis (APE) is a rare but fatal infection of the submucosa and muscularis of the esophagus. The exact pathogenesis is unclear but risk factors include …

Abstract: Background: Acute diffuse phlegmonous esophagitis is a relatively rare bacterial inflammation of the esophagus. It is characterized by an acute, diffuse, purulent infection …

Acute phlegmonous esophagitis (APE) is a rare, life- threatening condition involving the submucosal and muscularis layers of the oesophagus. The word phlegmon is derived from the …

Feb 14, 2025 · Acute phlegmonous esophagitis is a very rare form of esophagitis in which there is a diffuse bacterial infection within the submucosa of the esophagus 1. Terminology Usually …

The acute phlegmonous esophagitis of the present case might have been evoked and worsened by chemoradiotherapy due to its emetic and myelosuppressive adverse effects, respectively. …

Nov 17, 2023 · A pooled analysis was performed to investigate mortality-related risk factors. Results: A total of 35 cases of phlegmonous esophagitis were selected from 31 case reports …

Abstract Acute phlegmonous esophagitis (APE) is a rare and fatal disease. Phlegmonous infection involves the submucosal layer and muscularis propria but not the mucosal layer. …

Nov 17, 2023 · Results: A total of 35 cases of phlegmonous esophagitis were selected from 31 case reports and 2 case series (median age, 57.0 years; male, 54.3%).

Acute phlegmonous esophagitis (APE) is an uncommon, but life-threatening, condition characterized by sudden chest pain. [2] This condition should be differentiated from routine …