Spontaneous double-barrelled esophagus. Report of two cases and review of the literature.
We report two patients who suffered spontaneous dissection of the esophagus, the so-called double-barrelled esophagus. We review the literature about this unusual lesion to define its clinical picture, its possible causes, and several treatment approaches.
D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D004939:Esophageal Perforation / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology; D004945:Esophagoscopy; D004947:Esophagus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography