Submucosal esophageal dissection--a rare case report. |
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| Authors: | W W Lai M H Wu J S Shin |
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| Affiliation: | Department of Surgery, National Cheng Kung University Medical College, Tainan, Taiwan, R.O.C. wwlai@mail.ncku.edu.tw |
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| Abstract: | The severity of submucosal dissection is intermediate between transmural rupture and mucosal tear in the esophagus. We describe a case of submucosal dissection of the esophagus with characteristic features of mucosal bridge endoscopically and "double-barreled" in radiography. The patient was successfully treated by intermittent esophageal tamponade of 5-day duration using a Sengstaken-Blackmore tube, and total parenteral nutrition. His course was uneventful in a follow-up period of 5 years. |
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