Computed tomography-guided mediastinal drainage for iatrogenic perforation of the esophagus

J Nippon Med Sch. 2006 Dec;73(6):337-40. doi: 10.1272/jnms.73.337.

Abstract

We report a case of perforation of the esophagus associated with mediastinitis and pneumomediastinum during endoscopic treatment. The patient was successfully treated by means of nonsurgical computed tomography-guided mediastinal drainage. Esophagoscopy demonstrated a scar on the 14th day at the perforation site. This nonsurgical treatment with computed tomography-guided mediastinal drainage is proposed as a less invasive treatment for iatrogenic perforation of the esophagus.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Drainage / methods*
  • Esophageal Perforation / etiology*
  • Esophageal Perforation / therapy*
  • Female
  • Gastroscopy / adverse effects*
  • Humans
  • Iatrogenic Disease*
  • Mediastinal Emphysema / etiology
  • Mediastinal Emphysema / therapy
  • Mediastinum*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed*
  • Treatment Outcome