[Rupture of the distal thoracic esophagus by closed trauma].
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.
Dupont Le Priol
P R
PR
Service de Radiologie, CHRU, BP 69, Clermont-Ferrand Cedex.
Leroux
S B
SB
Aquilina
C F
CF
Boyer
L B
LB
Lointier
P H
PH
Michel
J L
JL
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*
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents