A case of esophageal achalasia presenting with empyema and septic shock differentiated from esophageal rupture
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DOI: 10.1007/s12328-021-01349-y
Abstract: The patient was a 44-year-old man with a history of schizophrenia. He had a history of esophageal dysphagia and vomiting and presented with sudden strong epigastric pain. He was taken to a medical emergency center… read more here.
Keywords: septic shock; esophageal rupture; esophageal achalasia;
1019: NEAR ESOPHAGEAL RUPTURE FROM MINNESOTA TUBE IN HELICOPTER TRANSPORT: DEVELOPMENT OF CHECKLISTS
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DOI: 10.1097/01.ccm.0000643012.38367.0a
Abstract: Introduction: Esophageal rupture is a known complication of tamponade balloon placement for variceal upper GI hemorrhage. These balloons are placed infrequently and under stressful circumstances by inexperienced providers. We describe a patient with variceal hemorrhage… read more here.
Keywords: esophageal rupture; minnesota tube; transport; balloon ... See more keywords