The First-Bite Syndrome

Authors

William S. Haubrich

Abstract

Patients presenting with esophageal disorders often describe what can be called a "first-bite syndrome." The condition can be discerned by its characteristic clinical features. It may be a variant of diffuse esophageal spasm. While in a majority of patients it is a benign functional disturbance, it can be a harbinger of carcinoma. When of functional origin, it is amenable, in most cases, to relatively simple medical management.

Recommended Citation

Haubrich, William S. (1986) "The First-Bite Syndrome," Henry Ford Hospital Medical Journal : Vol. 34 : No. 4 , 275-278.
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