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Mediastinal mass following esophageal surgery
A M Saunders1, L C Swayne, J R Schwartz
1Department of Radiology, Morristown Memorial Hospital, NJ 07960.
New Jersey Medicine : the Journal of the Medical Society of New Jersey
|August 1, 1991
Summary
Computed tomography revealed an infected esophageal mucocele in a 78-year-old male one month after paraesophageal hernia repair. This imaging finding highlights a rare post-operative complication.
Area of Science:
- Radiology
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Complications
Background:
- Paraesophageal hiatus hernias are common, and surgical repair is frequently performed.
- Complications following hernia repair can occur, necessitating prompt diagnosis and management.
Observation:
- A 78-year-old male presented with symptoms concerning for a post-operative complication.
- Computed tomography (CT) was utilized for diagnostic imaging.
Findings:
- The CT scan identified an infected esophageal mucocele.
- This mucocele developed within one month following the surgical repair of a perforated paraesophageal hiatus hernia.
Implications:
- Infected esophageal mucoceles are a rare but significant post-operative complication after paraesophageal hernia repair.
- Radiologists and surgeons should be aware of this potential complication for timely diagnosis and treatment.