Intramural hematoma of gastric tube after Ivor Lewis operation.
Intramural hematoma of transposed gastric tube after Ivor Lewis operation is an uncommon finding, which is difficult to diagnose and differentiate from perforation at presentation. We report a case of massive intramural hematoma in a transposed gastric tube after an Ivor Lewis operation that was successfully managed with conservative therapy.
Cho
Sukki
S
Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Kyungpook National University Hospital, Daegu, Korea. skcho@knu.ac.kr
Kim
Jeong Won
JW
Lee
Hongkyu
H
Lee
Eung Bae
EB
D000368:Aged; D004935:Esophageal Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D016629:Esophagectomy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D006406:Hematoma / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D007441:Intubation, Gastrointestinal / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000295:instrumentation*; D008297:Male; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy