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An Ivor Lewis Esophagectomy Designed to Minimize Anastomotic Complications and Optimize Conduit Function
Published on: April 17, 2020
[Acute oesophageal necrosis: A rare complication]
L Conrad1, M Pinheiro1, L Mais1
1Service de gastroentérologie, hôpital d'instruction des armées Desgenettes, Lyon, France.
Introduction:
Acute esophageal necrosis (AEN) is a rare medical disorder, which is characterized by a diffuse black esophageal mucosal during upper gastrointestinal endoscopy which is a highly recommended diagnostic tool. Its high mortality rate requires to be quickly evocated and an early management.
Case Report:
We report a case of a 93-year-old patient with upper gastrointestinal bleeding. The upper endoscopy shows a grade D AEN according to the Los Angeles classification. Treatment consists of a parenteral nutritional support and an intravenous proton pump inhibitors treatment, which increase chances of a favorable outcome on endoscopic controls at 2 and 6 weeks.
Conclusion:
AEN has to be quickly evocated in a polyvascular and old patient with upper gastrointestinal bleeding. Our experience confirms that optimal and early management allow a esophageal complete healing at 6weeks.
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