Transthoracic Echocardiographic Detection, Differential Diagnosis, and Follow-Up of Esophageal Hematoma.
10.4070/kcj.2007.37.12.666
- Author:
Eui IM
1
;
Chi Young SHIM
;
Hye Jin HWANG
;
Seung Yul LEE
;
Woo In YANG
;
Yoon Suk JUNG
;
Hye Ryun KIM
;
Eui Young CHOI
;
Jong Won HA
;
Namsik CHUNG
Author Information
1. Division of Cardiology, Cardiovascular Center, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. namsikc@yuhs.ac
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Hematoma;
Transthoracic echocardiography
- MeSH:
Diagnosis;
Diagnosis, Differential*;
Disease Susceptibility;
Echocardiography*;
Endoscopy;
Follow-Up Studies*;
Hematoma*;
Hemorrhage;
Shock
- From:Korean Circulation Journal
2007;37(12):666-670
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Esophageal hematoma is a rare form of esophageal injury. It may occur spontaneously, or in association with direct esophageal damage or a bleeding diathesis. Endoscopy and computed tomography are generally necessary for the establishment of a diagnosis. In this report, we present a case of esophageal hematoma that was discovered via a bedside transthoracic echocardiography. The echocardiography was conducted to evaluate an unexplained shock in a critically ill-patient. After conservative treatment, complete resolution of the esophageal hematoma was documented by a 7-day short-term follow-up of bedside transthoracic echocardiography. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first case report regarding transthoracic echocardiographic detection, differential diagnosis, and follow-up for esophageal hematoma.
