[Cystic duplication of the esophagus, a rare etiology of dysphagia. Apropos of a case].
A case of an upper oesophageal duplication in a 44 year old man was reported. Dysphagia was the only clinical signs and further examinations CT Scan, MRI performed for diagnosis. Surgical treatment (thoracotomy) was performed and postoperative complication was underlined. Cysts with oesophageal structure are unusual anomaly and surgery is difficult and dangerous.
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HIA Sainte-Anne Toulon, Service d'ORL et de chirurgie Cervico-Faciale, Toulon Naval, France.
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Bousquet
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Akré
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Thouard
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D000328:Adult; D003680:Deglutition Disorders / Q000209:etiology*; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging; D004934:Esophageal Cyst / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D004947:Esophagus / Q000002:abnormalities*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male
La duplication kystique de l'oesophage, étiologie rare d'une dysphagie. A propos d'une observation.