Abstract
A case of intramural esophageal dissection is reported and the literature reviewed. Patients with intramural esophageal dissection are usually women in their seventh or eighth decade. The most common presenting symptoms are chest pain, dysphagia, and hematemesis. The diagnosis is made by contrast esophagography, esophagoscopy, or both. Nonoperative therapy has proved to be uniformly successful.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 1785-1786 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Annals of Thoracic Surgery |
Volume | 63 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jun 1997 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
- Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine