Pneumothorax complicating botulinum toxin injection in the body of a dilated oesophagus in achalasia

Eur J Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2003 May;15(5):561-4. doi: 10.1097/01.meg.0000059132.68845.be.

Abstract

Botulinum toxin is used for an increasing number of indications in the field of gastroenterology. We report a case in which injection of botulinum toxin in the dilated tubular oesophagus in a patient with achalasia was complicated by a pneumothorax necessitating suction drainage.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Botulinum Toxins / adverse effects*
  • Esophageal Achalasia / diagnostic imaging
  • Esophageal Achalasia / drug therapy*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Neuromuscular Agents / adverse effects*
  • Pneumothorax / chemically induced*
  • Pneumothorax / diagnostic imaging
  • Radiography
  • Suction

Substances

  • Neuromuscular Agents
  • Botulinum Toxins