Conservative treatment of spontaneous intramural perforation (or intramural hematoma) of the esophagus.
The eighth case of spontaneous intramural esophageal perforation (or intramural hemorrhage) is reported. Previous cases are reviewed. The fact that patients with this injury can be managed conservatively is documented. Diagnostic and therapeutic modalities are discussed.
D000368:Aged; D001466:Barium Sulfate; D002927:Cimetidine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004935:Esophageal Diseases / Q000628:therapy*; D004939:Esophageal Perforation / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D005440:Fluid Therapy; D006406:Hematoma / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010288:Parenteral Nutrition; D011859:Radiography
D001466:Barium Sulfate; D002927:Cimetidine