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KMID : 0368120070370120666
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Korean Circulation Journal
2007 Volume.37 No. 12 p.666 ~ p.670
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Transthoracic Echocardiographic Detection, Differential Diagnosis, and Follow-Up of Esophageal Hematoma
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Im Eui
Shim Chi-Young
Hwang Hye-Jin
Lee Seung-Yul
Yang Woo-In
Jung Yoon-Suk
Kim Hye-Ryun
Choi Eui-Young
Ha Jong-Won
Chung Nam-Sik
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Abstract
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Esophageal hematoma is a rare form of esophageal injury. It may occur spontaneously, or in association with direct esophageal damage or a bleeding diathesis. Endoscopy and computed tomography are generally necessary for the establishment of a diagnosis. In this report, we present a case of esophageal hematoma that was discovered via a bedside transthoracic echocardiography. The echocardiography was conducted to evaluate an unexplained shock in a critically ill-patient. After conservative treatment, complete resolution of the esophageal hematoma was documented by a 7-day short-term follow-up of bedside transthoracic echocardiography. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first case report regarding transthoracic echocardiographic detection, differential diagnosis, and follow-up for esophageal hematoma
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KEYWORD
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Hematoma, Transthoracic echocardiography
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