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World J Gastroenterol. Sep 21, 2009; 15(35): 4461-4463
Published online Sep 21, 2009. doi: 10.3748/wjg.15.4461
Published online Sep 21, 2009. doi: 10.3748/wjg.15.4461
Figure 1 Barium esophagogram before and after pneumatic dilations.
A: Barium esophagogram before pneumatic dilations revealed a dilated distal esophageal lumen with bird-beak signs (arrow); B: Ingestion of gastrografin revealed no obvious immediate leakage of contrast medium immediately after pneumatic dilation (arrow).
Figure 2 Chest radiograph revealed left side pleural effusion, left lower lobe consolidation and air-fluid level over retrocardiac region air fluid level over the retrosternal area (arrow).
Figure 3 CT revealed esophageal dilatation and a rupture of the lower esophagus (arrow) with prominent pleural effusion (P) and fluid collection over the middle and lower mediastinum.
- Citation: Lin MT, Tai WC, Chiu KW, Chou YP, Tsai MC, Hu TH, Lee CM, Changchien CS, Chuah SK. Delayed presentation of intrathoracic esophageal perforation after pneumatic dilation for achalasia. World J Gastroenterol 2009; 15(35): 4461-4463
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v15/i35/4461.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.15.4461