[Esophagectomy with immediate reconstruction in esophageal trauma. Case report].
BACKGROUND
Noniatrogenic traumatic injuries of the esophagus are rare and are associated with considerable morbidity and mortality. This result is influenced by the time elapsed, severity of injury and concomitant organ damage. Current management is controversial. Different treatment options exist; however, choice should be individualized to obtain the best result.


OBJECTIVE
To discuss the current management of esophageal trauma.


METHODS
We report the case of a 19 year-old male with a grade V esophageal injury caused by shotgun and treated by esophagectomy and immediate gastric reconstruction.


CONCLUSIONS
Current treatment of traumatic iatrogenic esophageal injury should be individualized for a better clinical outcome.
División de Cirugía, Hospital de Traumatología Dr. Victorio de la Fuente Narváez, Unidad Médica de Alta Especialidad, IMSS. México DF, Mexico. eriksosa2011@hotmail.com.
Erik Efraín
EE
Sosa-Durán
División de Cirugía, Hospital de Traumatología Dr. Victorio de la Fuente Narváez, Unidad Médica de Alta Especialidad, IMSS. México DF, Mexico.
Dionisio
D
Peláez-Anaya
División de Cirugía, Hospital de Traumatología Dr. Victorio de la Fuente Narváez, Unidad Médica de Alta Especialidad, IMSS. México DF, Mexico.
Marco Antonio Alejandro
MA
Díaz de León-Cruz
División de Cirugía, Hospital de Traumatología Dr. Victorio de la Fuente Narváez, Unidad Médica de Alta Especialidad, IMSS. México DF, Mexico.
Irma Beatriz
IB
Alfaro-Ortega
División de Cirugía, Hospital de Traumatología Dr. Victorio de la Fuente Narváez, Unidad Médica de Alta Especialidad, IMSS. México DF, Mexico.
Erick Humberto
EH
Brandi-Salinas
D004638:Emergency Treatment; D016629:Esophagectomy; D004947:Esophagus / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D014948:Wounds, Gunshot / Q000601:surgery*; D055815:Young Adult
Esophagus; esofagectomía; esophageal trauma; esophagectomy; esófago; lesión; traumatismo esofágico