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Complete esophageal stricture resulting from a neglected foreign body
1Department of Otolaryngology, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Republic of China.
American Journal of Otolaryngology
|July 1, 1996
Summary
A severe esophageal stricture, caused by a foreign body, progressed to complete blockage. Transthoracic resection with end-to-end anastomosis successfully treated this transmural stricture.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Pathology
- Esophageal Diseases
Background:
- Esophageal foreign bodies can lead to severe complications.
- Esophageal strictures represent a significant challenge in gastroenterology.
- Transmural strictures require advanced surgical intervention.
Observation:
- A patient presented with an esophageal foreign body.
- The foreign body resulted in a severe esophageal stricture.
- The stricture progressed to complete esophageal obstruction over time.
Findings:
- Transthoracic resection of the esophageal stricture was performed.
- End-to-end anastomosis was utilized following resection.
- This surgical approach proved successful for the transmural stricture.
Implications:
- Surgical resection and anastomosis can effectively treat severe, transmural esophageal strictures.
- This case highlights the importance of timely intervention for esophageal foreign bodies.
- Further discussion on esophageal stricture management is warranted.