title: Intramural rupture and intramural haematoma of the oesophagus.
abstract: We report on two cases of spontaneous intramural rupture and haematoma formation in the oesophagus. This is an unusual and often misdiagnosed condition. Its diagnosis relies on the history and a barium swallow. Instrumentation can result in further damage to the oesophagus and should be avoided. Treatment is conservative and results in resolution of the haematoma and a return to normal swallowing.
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D001466:Barium Sulfate; D004733:Enema; D004935:Esophageal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005260:Female; D006406:Hematoma / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012422:Rupture, Spontaneous
chemical_list: D001466:Barium Sulfate