Cartilaginous Tracheobronchial Ectopia in the Esophageal Wall(A Report of 5 Cases)
- VernacularTitle:食管壁内气管软骨异位症的X线观察(附5例报告)
- Author:
Yuhua ZHANG
;
Chengde LIAO
;
Guoyan YAN
;
Zhenxiang ZHOU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
esophagus;
cartilagines tracheales;
ectopia;
barium meal examination
- From:
Journal of Practical Radiology
2000;0(12):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To explore the value of barium meal examination in cartilagionous tracheobronchial ectopia of the esophageal wall.Methods 5 cases of cartilaginous tracheobronchial ectopia in the esophageal wall were found by barium meal examination,all 5 cases were confirmed operatively and pathologically.Results All the 5 cases showed stenosis in the lower part of the esophagus,the “pendulum-like” sign below the stenosis was seen in 4 ases . Conclusion The radiologic manifestations of cartilaginous tracheobronchial ectopia in the esophageal wall are characteristic,and the correct diagnosis may be established preoperatively.
