Total Esophageal Avulsion at the Esophagogastric Junction after Blunt Trauma. (8th April 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Uygun, Ibrahim; Otcu, Selcuk; Aydogdu, Bahattin; Okur, Mehmet Hanifi; Arslan, Mehmet Serif
• Other Names: Bhatt S. Academic Editor.; Chowdri N. A. Academic Editor.; Hasan R. Academic Editor.; Imura H. Academic Editor.; Marchal F. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in surgery. Volume 2013(2013)
• Publication Date: 2013-04-08
• Subjects: Surgery -- Periodicals; Surgery -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Surgical Procedures, Operative; General Surgery; Surgery; Electronic journals; Periodicals; Case studies; Periodicals; Case Reports; Fulltext; Internet Resources; Periodicals; 617
• DOI: 10.1155/2013/265073
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6900

Abstract

Abstract : Total avulsion and transection of the esophagus at the esophagogastric junction are very rare after blunt trauma, and their management is challenging. Here, we present the case of a boy with this injury. To date, only two cases have been reported in children. One was treated successfully and the other died. The initial emergency operation should aim to save the life and native esophagus. Therefore, a primary or early thoracal end esophagostomy with gastrostomy should be performed, while primary repair should not be.