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 |
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Pages (from-to) | 735-737 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Digestive and Liver Disease |
Volume | 35 |
Issue number | 10 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Oct 2003 |
Keywords
- Achalasia
- Oesophageal diverticulum
- Spontaneous perforation
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Gastroenterology