Intramural hematoma of the esophagus: unusual complication of variceal sclerotherapy.
A patient is described who developed severe retrosternal pain and dysphagia immediately after sclerotherapy of esophageal varices. Extensive submucosal bleeding of the esophageal wall was demonstrated radiologically and endoscopically. This lesion resolved within 2 weeks of conservative treatment.
D000328:Adult; D004935:Esophageal Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D004932:Esophageal and Gastric Varices / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D006471:Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006406:Hematoma / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D000077423:Polidocanol; D011092:Polyethylene Glycols / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011859:Radiography; D012597:Sclerosing Solutions / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use
D012597:Sclerosing Solutions; D000077423:Polidocanol; D011092:Polyethylene Glycols