Endoscopic Intraluminal Drainage: An Alternative Treatment for Phlegmonous Esophagitis
The Korean Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
; : 165-169, 2019.
Article
em En
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-939217
Biblioteca responsável:
WPRO
ABSTRACT
Phlegmonous esophagitis must be treated aggressively; therefore, appropriate antibiotic therapy and drainage are critical. Although a conventional surgical approach has been used previously, internal drainage could be another treatment option in light of advances in endoscopic techniques. We report 2 cases in which patients suffering from phlegmonous esophagitis were successfully treated with endoscopic intraluminal drainage and antibiotics.
Texto completo:
1
Base de dados:
WPRIM
Idioma:
En
Revista:
The Korean Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
Ano de publicação:
2019
Tipo de documento:
Article