Iatrogenic Esophageal Submucosal Dissection: A Case Report.
- Author:
Suk Ho HONG
1
;
Bong Roung KIM
;
Sun Hee BEOM
;
Jae Myung LEE
;
Sung Du KIM
;
You Hyun JANG
;
Hyuk Jung KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul Medical Center, Seoul, Korea. kbr207@dreamwiz.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Esophageal submucosal dissection;
Nasogastric tube
- MeSH:
Decompression;
Esophagus;
Hemorrhage;
Nutritional Support
- From:Korean Journal of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
2009;39(5):296-299
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Nasogastric tube insertion is a routine clinical procedure for nutritional support, gastric aspiration and decompression. Although it is generally a safe procedure, complication rates range from 0.3~8%. Submucosal esophageal dissection is a rare disorder caused by mucosal tearing and bleeding between the mucosal and muscular layers of the esophagus, leading to their separation. We report a case of submucosal esophageal dissection secondary to the accidental iatrogenic intramural insertion of a nasogastric tube.
