Endoscopic Intraluminal Drainage: An Alternative Treatment for Phlegmonous Esophagitis
10.5090/kjtcs.2019.52.3.165
- Author:
Jong Won KIM
1
;
Hyo Yeong AHN
;
Gwang Ha KIM
;
Yeong Dae KIM
;
HOSEOK
;
Jeong Su CHO
Author Information
1. Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Medical Research Institute, Pusan National University Hospital, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Busan, Korea. doctorahn02@hanmail.net
- Publication Type:Case Report
- From:The Korean Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
2019;52(3):165-169
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Phlegmonous esophagitis must be treated aggressively; therefore, appropriate antibiotic therapy and drainage are critical. Although a conventional surgical approach has been used previously, internal drainage could be another treatment option in light of advances in endoscopic techniques. We report 2 cases in which patients suffering from phlegmonous esophagitis were successfully treated with endoscopic intraluminal drainage and antibiotics.
