Mediastinitis due to Esophageal Perforation as a Complication of Diagnostic Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
The Korean Journal of Helicobacter and Upper Gastrointestinal Research
;
: 252-255, 2012.
Artículo
en Coreano
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-134396
ABSTRACT
Although diagnostic esophagogastroduodenoscopy is a reasonably safe procedure, complications may occur and can sometimes cause lift-threatening conditions. Esophageal perforation is one of the most serious complications. We report here a very rare case of esophageal perforation and mediastinitis by routine endoscopic study. A 69-year-old woman complained of edematous and painful neck area just after diagnostic endoscopy was finished. Computed tomography was performed and revealed mediastinitis at the superior mediastinum with deep neck infection by suspicious esophageal perforation. The patient completely recovered with prompt surgical intervention of incision and drainage. Because late diagnosis of the complication can lead to high mortality, endoscopists need to be aware of possible procedure-related complications.
Texto completo:
Disponible
Índice:
WPRIM (Pacífico Occidental)
Asunto principal:
Drenaje
/
Endoscopía del Sistema Digestivo
/
Sistema Digestivo
/
Endoscopía
/
Perforación del Esófago
/
Diagnóstico Tardío
/
Mediastinitis
/
Mediastino
/
Cuello
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio diagnóstico
Límite:
Anciano
/
Femenino
/
Humanos
Idioma:
Coreano
Revista:
The Korean Journal of Helicobacter and Upper Gastrointestinal Research
Año:
2012
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
Similares
MEDLINE
...
LILACS
LIS