title: Spontaneous dissecting intramural haematoma of the oesophagus: a rare cause of haematemesis and dysphagia.
abstract: Three cases of spontaneous dissecting intramural haematoma of the oesophagus are reported together with a review of the 26 previously reported cases. The characteristic clinical, radiological and endoscopic features are discussed.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003680:Deglutition Disorders / Q000209:etiology*; D004935:Esophageal Diseases / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D004945:Esophagoscopy; D005260:Female; D005336:Fiber Optic Technology; D006396:Hematemesis / Q000209:etiology*; D006406:Hematoma / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012422:Rupture, Spontaneous