Tomforde, Manuela; Kupsch, Heidi; Christe, Andreas; Sturzenegger, Matthias; Essig, Manfred (2021). Aortic compression of the esophagus: A case report and literature review. Acta radiologica open, 10(9), p. 20584601211043256. Sage Publications Ltd. 10.1177/20584601211043256
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Distal aortic compression of the lower esophagus with consecutive dilatation of the proximal esophagus was first described in the literature in 1932. Here, the authors describe the case of a 66 year-old male complaining of gastroesophageal reflux. Due to a positive family history of carcinoma of the esophagus and compression of the dorsal esophagus during an esophageal barium swallow test, further tests were performed. Endoscopy and CT exam revealed a dilated esophagus due to compression of a crossing aorta. Because of mild symptoms and the absence of dysphagia, no further treatment was necessary except for the use of a proton pump inhibitor and recommended follow-ups every one to two years.
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Journal Article (Further Contribution) |
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Division/Institute: |
04 Faculty of Medicine > Department of Head Organs and Neurology (DKNS) > Clinic of Neurology 04 Faculty of Medicine > Department of Radiology, Neuroradiology and Nuclear Medicine (DRNN) > Institute of Diagnostic, Interventional and Paediatric Radiology |
UniBE Contributor: |
Christe, Andreas, Sturzenegger, Matthias |
Subjects: |
600 Technology > 610 Medicine & health |
ISSN: |
2058-4601 |
Publisher: |
Sage Publications Ltd. |
Language: |
English |
Submitter: |
Maria de Fatima Henriques Bernardo |
Date Deposited: |
03 Nov 2021 13:21 |
Last Modified: |
05 Dec 2022 15:53 |
Publisher DOI: |
10.1177/20584601211043256 |
PubMed ID: |
34603746 |
Additional Information: |
Case report |
Uncontrolled Keywords: |
Aortic compression of the esophagus achalasia barium swallow dysphagia aortica |
BORIS DOI: |
10.48350/160047 |
URI: |
https://boris.unibe.ch/id/eprint/160047 |
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