progressive fibrosis of the wall may lead to stricture, narrowing of the lumen and dysphagia
small, shallow ulcers may develop and the denuded oesophageal epithelium becomes replaced by ectopic gastric glandular epithelium - Barret's oesophagus; this may worsen reflux and lead to the development of adenocarcinoma
inhalation pneumonitis:
not very common, caused by aspiration of refluxed material
rarely, an abscess may form
obstruction or strangulation:
uncommon
caused by volvulus of a large hernia
minor haemorrhage or chronic haemorrhage leading to anaemia
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