A Case of Dysphagia Aortica Caused by a Large Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm
Soonchunhyang Medical Science
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: 216-219, 2018.
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ABSTRACT
Dysphagia aortica is a rare condition defined by difficulty in swallowing and is caused by extrinsic compression of the esophagus due to an ectatic, tortuous, or aneurysmatic atherosclerotic thoracic aorta. It is easy to miss the diagnosis if the clinician does not consider the possibility of dysphagia caused by a thoracic aortic aneurysm. We present the case of an 82-year-old man who developed dysphagia aortica associated with a large thoracic aortic aneurysm. Extrinsic compression of the esophagus caused by an enlarged thoracic aorta was seen on upper gastrointestinal endoscopy, barium esophagogram, and chest computed tomography. With dietary modifications, his symptoms of dysphagia gradually improved.
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Asunto principal:
Aorta Torácica
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Tórax
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Bario
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Trastornos de Deglución
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Endoscopía Gastrointestinal
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Aneurisma de la Aorta Torácica
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Deglución
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Diagnóstico
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Esófago
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Conducta Alimentaria
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio diagnóstico
Límite:
Anciano
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Aged80
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Humanos
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Soonchunhyang Medical Science
Año:
2018
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
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