Hypertrophic pulmonary osteoarthropathy complicating Celestin tube insertion.
A case is reported in which hypertrophic pulmonary osteoarthropathy (HPOA) developed following the insertion of a Celestin tube for a benign oesophageal stricture. The HPOA resolved completely following removal of the tube. It is believed that the Celestin tube was the major factor causing the HPOA, a complication of Celestin tube insertion not previously reported.
D004940:Esophageal Stenosis / Q000628:therapy; D004947:Esophagus; D006801:Humans; D007440:Intubation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010005:Osteoarthropathy, Secondary Hypertrophic / Q000209:etiology*