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Dysphagia and thoracoabdominal aneurysm.

C W Taylor1, A Sinha, J M Nightingale

  • 1Department of Gastroenterology, Leicester Royal Infirmary, Leicester, UK.

Postgraduate Medical Journal
|March 27, 2001
PubMed
Summary

Elderly patients with dysphagia (difficulty swallowing) due to aortic aneurysms compressing the esophagus were successfully managed with a liquid diet, avoiding surgery.

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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Cardiology
  • Vascular Surgery

Background:

  • Dysphagia is a common symptom in the elderly, often associated with various gastrointestinal or neurological conditions.
  • Aneurysmal dilatation of the aorta can lead to extrinsic compression of adjacent organs, including the esophagus.

Observation:

  • Two elderly patients presented with progressive dysphagia.
  • Diagnostic investigations ruled out intraluminal esophageal obstruction.
  • Imaging revealed extrinsic esophageal compression caused by an aortic aneurysm.

Findings:

  • The esophageal compression was directly attributed to the aortic aneurysm.
  • Surgical intervention was deemed unnecessary for these specific cases.
  • A conservative management approach involving a liquid diet proved effective.

Implications:

  • Aortic aneurysms should be considered in the differential diagnosis of dysphagia in elderly patients.
  • Non-surgical management, including dietary modifications, can be a viable option for dysphagia caused by aortic aneurysms.
  • This case highlights the importance of a multidisciplinary approach in managing complex conditions involving the cardiovascular and digestive systems.

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