Plummer-Vinson syndrome/esophageal webFrom our partner site on acid reflux, AcidRefluxConnection.com.
Paterson-Kelly syndrome; Sideropenic dysphagia Treatment: Patients with Plummer-Vinson syndrome should receive iron supplementation. This may improve the difficulty swallowing. If not, the web can be dilated during upper endoscopy to allow normal swallowing and passage of food. Expectations (prognosis): advertisement Patients generally respond to treatment. Complications: There is risk of perforation of the esophagus with the use of dilators for treatment. There have been reports of an association between Plummer-Vinson syndrome and esophageal cancer. Calling your health care provider: Call your health care provider if food gets stuck after you swallow it or if you have severe fatigue and weakness.
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