[Fatal hematemesis due to erosion of a retro-esophageal right subclavian artery by an esophagogastric tube].
A case of fatal haematemesis due to erosion of a retro-oesophageal right subclavian artery by a nasogastric tube is reported. In view of this exceptional but extremely serious complication, no oesophageal tube should be used in patients known to have this abnormal anatomical arrangement. Systematic treatment of aberrant subclavian arteries should perhaps be considered when it can be performed during thoracic surgery.
Gossot
D
D
Nussaume
O
O
Kitzis
M
M
Cohen
G
G
Chalaux
G
G
Andreassian
B
B
D000368:Aged; D004937:Esophageal Fistula / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D006396:Hematemesis / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007441:Intubation, Gastrointestinal / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013348:Subclavian Artery / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000293:injuries
Hématémèse foudroyante due à l'érosion d'une artère sous-clavière droite rétro-oesophagienne par une sonde oeso-gastrique.