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Published on: April 17, 2020
Aortic compression of the esophagus: A case report and literature review
Manuela Tomforde1, Heidi Kupsch1, Andreas Christe2
1Department of Internal Medicine, Tiefenauspital, Inselgroup of Bern, Bern, Switzerland.
Abstract:
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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