Pill-induced Intramural Hematoma of the Esophagus.
10.7704/kjhugr.2013.13.2.124
- Author:
Hyung Seok YOON
1
;
Jeong Rok LEE
;
Dong Keun SEOK
;
Woong Gil CHOI
;
Soon Young KO
;
Joon Ho WANG
;
Jae Dong LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Internal Medicine, Konkuk University Chungju Hospital, Konkuk University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. flyingbass93@gmail.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Intramural hematoma;
Esophagus;
Pill;
Chest pain
- MeSH:
Blood Coagulation;
Chest Pain;
Esophageal and Gastric Varices;
Esophagus;
Hematoma;
Rupture;
Sclerotherapy;
Vomiting
- From:The Korean Journal of Helicobacter and Upper Gastrointestinal Research
2013;13(2):124-127
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Intramural hematoma of the esophagus is a rare cause of chest pain. Varying degrees of submucosal dissection and rupture of the esophagus can induce intramural hematoma of the esophagus. It is viewed as a complication of endoscopic sclerotherapy of esophageal varices, and is likely caused by an elevation in intraesophageal pressure due to factors such as blood coagulation abnormality, drugs, trauma or vomiting. We describe one case of pill-induced spontaneous intramural hematoma that was successfully managed by conservative treatment and discuss the case with a review of the literature.
