Thoracic empyema--a delayed complication of excluded benign thoracic oesophagus. Case report.
Delayed 'blow-out' of retained thoracic oesophagus, 2 years after its exclusion for iatrogenic oesophageal perforation, gave rise to thoracic empyema. Oesophageal exclusion performed for benign, non-caustic conditions tends particularly to cause complications. Excision of the oesophageal remnant should therefore be considered in restoration of alimentary-tract continuity.
Schein
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Department of Surgery, J.G. Strijdom Hospital, Johannesburg, South Africa.
Gecelter
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D000368:Aged; D004322:Drainage; D004653:Empyema / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D004939:Esophageal Perforation / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D004947:Esophagus / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007049:Iatrogenic Disease; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D013908:Thoracotomy