Disfagia lusoria: Reporte de un caso y revisión de literatura / Dysphagia lusoria: A case report and review of the literature
Rev. colomb. gastroenterol
; 24(4): 396-402, Oct.-Dec. 2009. ilus
Article
in English, Spanish
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RESUMEN
La compresión extrínseca del esófago por estructuras vasculares es una causa poco frecuente de disfagia; sin embargo, su diagnóstico es de gran importancia para ofrecer un adecuado manejo y disminuir la repercusión sobre la calidad de vida de los pacientes. Se presenta un caso ilustrativo de disfagia lusoria y posteriormente una revisión sobre su etiología, enfoque diagnóstico y manejo.
ABSTRACT
Extrinsic esophagus compression produced by vascular structures is a rare cause of dysphagia. Nevertheless, its diagnosis is critical to allow an appropriate management and to lower the impact on the patients quality of life. Here, an illustrative case of dysphagia lusoria is presented followed by a review of its etiology, diagnosis approach and its treatment.
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Main subject:
Subclavian Artery
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Deglutition Disorders
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Diverticulum
Aspects:
Patient-preference
Limits:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
Language:
English
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Spanish
Journal:
Rev. colomb. gastroenterol
Journal subject:
Gastroenterology
Year:
2009
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Colombia
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Mexico
Institution/Affiliation country:
Hospital Militar Central/CO
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Universidad Militar Nueva Granada/CO