Radiologic Findings and Follow-Up Evaluation.
10.3348/jkrs.2003.49.1.23
- Author:
Young Tong KIM
1
;
Hyun Cheol KIM
;
Hyung Hwan KIM
;
Hyeong Cheol SHIN
;
Won Kyung BAE
;
Il Young KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Chunan Hospital, Soonchunhyang University.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Esophagus, perforation;
Esophagus, esophagogram;
Esophagus, CT
- MeSH:
Bronchi;
Diagnosis;
Esophageal Perforation;
Esophagus;
Follow-Up Studies*
- From:Journal of the Korean Radiological Society
2003;49(1):23-31
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
In esophageal perforation, fistulous tracts commonly occur between the esophagus and mediastinal or pleural spaces, but rarely between the esophagus and bronchi. The clinical manifestations and radiologic findings of esophageal perforation are nonspecific, and diagnosis is the often delayed; esophagography is the standard technique for evaluation of its location and degree. CT is useful in demonstrating the extraluminal manifestations of esophageal perforation and for follow-up after medical treatment, and may depict the various manifestations of perforation, according to the causes.
