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KMID : 0385920240350010085
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Journal of the Korean Society of Emergency Medicine
2024 Volume.35 No. 1 p.85 ~ p.88
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Esophageal rupture worsened after chest tube insertion in an esophageal rupture patient who presented with pneumothorax
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Jang Suk-Bin
Koh Chan-Young
Kim Yong-Oh
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Abstract
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Spontaneous rupture of the esophagus wall is a rare, life-threatening condition, and the diagnosis of esophageal rupture is challenging as history and symptoms can be nonspecific. In some cases, chest radiography can reveal pneumothorax.
We report a case of aggravated esophageal rupture after chest tube intubation in an esophageal rupture patient with pneumothorax. Interventionists should be aware that esophageal rupture may present as pneumothorax and that chest tube insertion can exacerbate esophageal rupture.
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KEYWORD
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Esophageal perforation, Pneumothorax, Chest tubes
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