Hematoma esofágico espontáneo: caso clínico / Spontaneous esophageal hematoma: case report
Gastroenterol. latinoam
; 20(4): 295-299, oct.-dic. 2009. ilus
Article
in Spanish
| LILACS
| ID: lil-673456
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ABSTRACT
Hematoma of the esophagus is a rare condition. We report the case of an 86 year old man, treated with aspirin. He was admitted by hematemesis, hemodynamically stable. Upper digestive tract endoscopy revealed a big esophageal hematoma Contrast enhanced computed tomography of the chest confirmed the diagnosis. Clinical outcome was good without complications, with conservative medical management.
RESUMEN
El hematoma esofágico es una condición poco frecuente. Presentamos el caso de un hombre de 86 años, en tratamiento con aspirina, que ingresa por cuadro hematemesis, con hemodinamia estable. Se realiza endoscopia digestiva alta que revela gran hematoma esofágico; tomografía computada de tórax con contraste confirma el diagnóstico. La evolución clínica fue satisfactoria sin complicaciones, con manejo médico conservador.
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International databases
Database:
LILACS
Main subject:
Esophageal Diseases
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Hematoma
Limits:
Aged
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Aged, 80 and over
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Humans
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Male
Language:
Spanish
Journal:
Gastroenterol. latinoam
Journal subject:
Gastroenterology
Year:
2009
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Chile
Institution/Affiliation country:
Hospital Militar de Santiago/CL
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Universidad de Los Andes/CL