Transesophageal drainage of mediastinal abscesses.
Publication/Presentation Date
11-1-1987
Abstract
Esophageal perforation with subsequent formation of a mediastinal abscess is a well-recognized clinical entity. Causes include perforation due to rigid and fiberoptic endoscopy, bouginage, breakdown of surgical anastomoses, and protracted vomiting. This disorder is associated with a high morbidity and, without intervention, a high mortality. In the past, surgery has been the treatment of choice. Although percutaneous drainage techniques have been used in some cases, they are frequently less attractive due to the location of the esophagus and its proximity to thoracic organs and vascular structures. In this study, eight abscesses caused by esophageal perforations were drained through a transesophageal route with minimal patient morbidity. These cases are presented with a discussion of the techniques and patient follow-up.
Volume
165
Issue
2
First Page
395
Last Page
398
ISSN
0033-8419
Published In/Presented At
Meranze, S. G., LeVeen, R. F., Burke, D. R., Cope, C., & McLean, G. K. (1987). Transesophageal drainage of mediastinal abscesses. Radiology, 165(2), 395–398. https://doi.org/10.1148/radiology.165.2.3659364
Disciplines
Diagnosis | Medicine and Health Sciences | Other Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment | Radiology
PubMedID
3659364
Department(s)
Department of Radiology and Diagnostic Medical Imaging
Document Type
Article