Intramural Esophageal Hematoma With Associated Hemothorax. Issue 1 (13th January 2023)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Lin, Zilan X.; Weiss, Aaron; Li, Bo; Pais, Shireen
• Is Part Of: ACG Case Reports Journal. Volume 10:Issue 1(2023)
• Page Start: e00957
• Publication Date: 2023-01-13
• Subjects: esophageal hematoma -- esophageal obstruction -- hemoptysis -- hemothorax
• DOI: 10.14309/crj.0000000000000957
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2326-3253

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Intramural esophageal hematoma (IEH) is a rare manifestation of esophageal wall injury with nonspecific symptoms. It may be caused by trauma or occur spontaneously. IEH is often discovered on computed tomography or esophagogastroduodenoscopy and is typically managed conservatively with supportive care to allow healing. It is frequently an isolated finding in the esophagus and seldom involves any other organ. We report a rare case of a patient discovered to have an obstructing IEH with associated hemothorax after an unrelated surgical admission.