Intramural oesophageal haematoma complicating anticoagulant therapy.
A case of intramural oesophageal haematoma complicating anticoagulant therapy is described. Severe chest pain and complete obstruction of the oesophagus resulted. Early fibreoptic endoscopy facilitated the diagnosis. The condition resolved spontaneously with conservative management. A similar case has not been previously reported.
D000368:Aged; D004935:Esophageal Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced*; D006406:Hematoma / Q000139:chemically induced*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D014859:Warfarin / Q000009:adverse effects*
D014859:Warfarin