Abstract
IntroductionThe esophagitis is a group of entities that have in common the injury, inflammation and irritation of the esophageal mucosa. AetiopathogenesisThis group of diseases can be caused by multiple causes such as drugs, infectious, caustic agents or even be part of an immunoallergic pathology as eosinophilic esophagitis. Clinical manifestationsDysphagia, sore throat, chest pain or food impaction are different ways of expressing this type of pathology. DiagnosisIt is based on clinical suspicion and mainly performing endoscopy. TreatmentThe common element is the inhibition of the production of acid and specifically, topical steroids, antifungals or appropriate supportive measures secure complications.This update will cover the most common types of esophagitis, encompassing clinical, diagnosis and subsequent management and treatment.
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