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Cooling or Warming the Esophagus to Reduce Esophageal Injury During Left Atrial Ablation in the Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation
Published on: March 15, 2020
Patient With Scald Burn of the Esophagus
Robert Kraft1, Kai-Ole Jensen2, Marc G Jeschke3
1Department of Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular Surgery, University of Ulm, Germany.
Abstract:
Burns of the esophagus are usually caused by chemical substances. In our report, we present a case of burn injury burn caused by swallowing boiling water under the influence of controlled substances. During the initial diagnostic procedures, a CT scan was performed. In contrast, in the later on performed gastroscopy, the computed tomography (CT scan) revealed intramural and free air. A conservative treatment was started including parenteral nutrition, application of a nasogastric tube, and administration of proton pump inhibitor (PPIs). We conclude that for diagnosing the extend of a burn of the esophagus, a CT scan should be performed in addition to endoscopic procedures.
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