title: Esophageal intramural pseudodiverticulosis as a diagnostic and therapeutic problem.
abstract: The article presents the case of a 68-year-old patient with alcohol dependence syndrome, who was admitted, in serious condition, to the Department of Surgery due to esophageal intramural lesions of unclear etiology. The imaging studies showed no signs of transmural perforation of the esophageal wall. Esophagogastroscopy revealed intramural fluid reservoirs and small oval cavities with smooth edges in the esophageal mucosa. The patient was treated conservatively with parenteral nutrition and rehabilitation. Subsequently, the patient was transferred to the intensive care unit because of cardiorespiratory failure. Despite adequate pharmacological treatment, the patient died.
authors: Department of Surgery, National Research Institute of Tuberculosis and Lung Diseases, Warsaw, Poland.
authors: Magdalena
authors: M
authors: Szczęsna
authors: Department of Surgery, National Research Institute of Tuberculosis and Lung Diseases, Warsaw, Poland.
authors: Juliusz
authors: J
authors: Gątarek
authors: Department of Surgery, National Research Institute of Tuberculosis and Lung Diseases, Warsaw, Poland.
authors: Tadeusz
authors: T
authors: Orłowski
keywords: diseases of the esophagus; esophageal intramural pseudodiverticulosis