Question 313 · LEK · Esophagus
Select the most frequent late complication of oesophageal burn:
- A. oesophageal adenocarcinoma.
- B. tracheo-oesophageal fistula.
- C. gastro-oesophageal reflux.
- D. oesophageal stricture.
- E. oesophageal perforation.
Hint
Think about how a corrosive injury heals — collagen deposition and scarring.
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