Esophageal rupture worsened after chest tube insertion in an esophageal rupture patient who presented with pneumothorax
- Author:
Suk Bin JANG
1
;
Chan-Young KOH
;
Yong Oh KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Internal Medicine, Dankook University Hospital, Dankook University College of Medicine, Cheonan, Republic of Korea
- Publication Type:Case Report
- From:Journal of the Korean Society of Emergency Medicine
2024;35(1):85-88
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
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.
