Pneumomediastinum following Enteryx injection for the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease.
We describe the case of a 68-year-old female who developed pneumomediastinum following the "Enteryx" procedure for the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The patient required hospitalization and parenteral antibiotics and responded favorably to a conservative approach. Similar complications have been observed with other endoscopic treatment modalities for GERD such as Stretta and suturing techniques. Our patient represents the third reported case of a serious complication after Enteryx implantation.
Noh
Kyung W
KW
Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Florida, USA.
Loeb
David S
DS
Stockland
Andrew
A
Achem
Sami R
SR
D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D005764:Gastroesophageal Reflux / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007267:Injections; D008478:Mediastinal Emphysema / Q000209:etiology*; D011145:Polyvinyls / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*
D011145:Polyvinyls; C020320:ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer