A Case of a Localized Abscess in the Neck after Esophagogastroduodenoscopy.
- Author:
Hyun Jae WOO
1
;
Chang Hoon BAE
;
Yong Dae KIM
;
Si Youn SONG
Author Information
1. Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Yeungnam University College of Medicine, Daegu, Korea. ssykhs@ynu.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Neck;
Abscess;
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
- MeSH:
Abscess;
Endoscopes;
Endoscopy, Digestive System;
Esophageal Perforation;
Esophagus;
Hypopharynx;
Mediastinitis;
Neck;
Pericarditis;
Sepsis;
Upper Gastrointestinal Tract
- From:Korean Journal of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
2008;37(3):203-206
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Perforations of the upper gastrointestinal tract are uncommon complications after performing an esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD). Perforations after an EGD procedure are likely to occur in the hypopharynx and cervical esophagus, where endoscope passage is anatomically difficult. Life-threatening complications including mediastinitis, a mediastinal abscess, pericarditis and sepsis can develop in most cases of a perforation. However, without such fatal complications, an abscess that is localized at the neck is extremely rare following an esophageal perforation. We experienced a case of a localized abscess in the neck after EGD and successfully treated the abscess without surgical management. We emphasize the importance of early detection for neck space infections caused by EGD-induced injuries.
