title: [Rupture of the distal thoracic esophagus by closed trauma].
abstract: Closed traumatic rupture of the esophagus is uncommon, usually located in the upper third of the esophagus. We report a case occurring in the lower third. This diagnosis must be envisaged when faced with delayed clinical and radiological signs. The prognosis is severe and the therapeutic decisions are controversial.
authors.affiliation: Service de Radiologie, CHRU, BP 69, Clermont-Ferrand Cedex.
authors.forename: P R
authors.initials: PR
authors.lastname: Dupont Le Priol
authors.forename: S B
authors.initials: SB
authors.lastname: Leroux
authors.forename: C F
authors.initials: CF
authors.lastname: Aquilina
authors.forename: L B
authors.initials: LB
authors.lastname: Boyer
authors.forename: P H
authors.initials: PH
authors.lastname: Lointier
authors.forename: J L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Michel
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004935:Esophageal Diseases / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy; D016629:Esophagectomy; D004947:Esophagus / Q000293:injuries*; D006406:Hematoma / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D008099:Liver / Q000293:injuries; D008107:Liver Diseases / Q000150:complications; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D012421:Rupture; D013898:Thoracic Injuries / Q000150:complications*
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents