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Total esophageal food impaction in the era of the COVID-19 pandemic: a delayed presentation in a patient with Parkinson's disease.
Jabak, Suha J; Malak, Dima; Kerbage, Anthony; Shaib, Yasser H; Barada, Kassem.
  • Jabak SJ; Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon.
  • Malak D; Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon.
  • Kerbage A; Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon.
  • Shaib YH; Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon.
  • Barada K; Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon. Electronic address: kb02@aub.edu.lb.
Arab J Gastroenterol ; 23(3): 222-224, 2022 Aug.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1966279
ABSTRACT
Total esophageal food impaction is extremely rare. We report a patient with Parkinsonism who presented with total dysphagia to solids and liquids and with inability to swallow her saliva of 3 days duration. She did not present sooner as she was afraid of contracting COVID-19 during hospitalization. Chest CT scan revealed total esophageal food impaction. Awake fiberoptic endotracheal intubation followed by EGD and clearance of the impacted food were performed. This patient illustrates esophageal involvement in Parkinson's disease, delayed presentation with an emergency in the COVID-19 era, and the multidisciplinary approach to minimize the risk of aspiration during endoscopy.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Parkinson Disease / Deglutition Disorders / COVID-19 Type of study: Case report / Experimental Studies / Prognostic study Topics: Long Covid Limits: Female / Humans Language: English Journal: Arab J Gastroenterol Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: J.ajg.2022.07.003

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Parkinson Disease / Deglutition Disorders / COVID-19 Type of study: Case report / Experimental Studies / Prognostic study Topics: Long Covid Limits: Female / Humans Language: English Journal: Arab J Gastroenterol Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: J.ajg.2022.07.003