Esophageal tubular duplication complicated with intraluminal hematoma: a case report

J Korean Med Sci. 2000 Aug;15(4):463-6. doi: 10.3346/jkms.2000.15.4.463.

Abstract

Esophageal tubular duplication is a rare congenital anomaly. We experienced a patient with esophageal tubular duplication who presented with a swallowing difficulty which was aggravated after a gastrofiberscopic examination. Preoperative diagnosis was intramural hematoma of the esophagus due to trauma caused by endoscopy. Surgical specimen revealed that hematoma was located within a duplicated lumen of the esophagus. The radiologic and endoscopic findings are discussed in correlation with its pathology.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Deglutition Disorders / etiology*
  • Esophageal Diseases / etiology*
  • Esophagus / abnormalities*
  • Esophagus / injuries
  • Esophagus / surgery
  • Gastroscopy / adverse effects*
  • Hematoma / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Male