Spontaneous perforation of an oesophageal diverticulum in achalasia

P. Cantù; A. Bozzani; R. Penagini

doi:10.1016/S1590-8658(03)00419-5

Spontaneous perforation of an oesophageal diverticulum in achalasia

P. Cantù, A. Bozzani, R. Penagini

Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda- Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico

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Abstract

Spontaneous perforation of the oesophagus is a rare occurrence that is usually due to vomiting and is seldom associated with an oesophageal lesion. We report a case of the spontaneous perforation of a large oesophageal diverticulum not preceded by any precipitating event in a 75-year-old male who was not known to have achalasia. The diverticulum was repaired by emergency surgery. Achalasia was later diagnosed and successfully treated with botulin toxin injection. Surgery decision-making and the treatment of achalasia are discussed.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	735-737
Number of pages	3
Journal	Digestive and Liver Disease
Volume	35
Issue number	10
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/S1590-8658(03)00419-5
Publication status	Published - Oct 2003

Keywords

Achalasia
Oesophageal diverticulum
Spontaneous perforation

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Gastroenterology

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