及时内镜识别大脑食道,成功治疗
Tim Brotherton1, Laith Numan2, Samer Al-Kaade3
1Department of Internal Medicine, Saint Louis University, Saint Louis, MO.
ACG case reports journal
|August 7, 2023
概括
动脉食管 (AEF) 是一种罕见但致命的上部胃肠道出血的原因. 及时诊断和内镜干预,随后安置内血管支架,成功控制了患有这种疾病的患者的出血.
科学领域:
- 心脏病学 心脏病学
- 胃肠病学 胃肠病学
- 血管外科 血管外科
背景情况:
- 大动脉食管 (AEF) 是一种罕见且危及生命的疾病,其特点是大动脉和食道之间的通讯异常.
- 由AEF引起的上胃肠道出血具有很高的死亡率,这带来了重大的临床挑战.
相关概念视频
Esophageal Perforation-II: Clinical Manifestations and Management
88
Esophageal perforations manifest in various clinical forms, influenced by factors such as the perforation's cause and location (cervical, intrathoracic, or intra-abdominal), the extent of contamination, and potential injury to adjacent mediastinal structures. The timing between the perforation occurrence and treatment initiation also affects the clinical presentation.
Clinical Manifestations:
Clinical Manifestations:
88
Esophageal Varices-II: Clinical Features and Management
96
Esophageal varices often manifest as gastrointestinal bleeding episodes, presenting symptoms like hematemesis (vomiting of blood), hematochezia (passing fresh blood via the rectum), and melena (black, tarry stools). Other signs can include weight loss, anorexia, abdominal discomfort, jaundice, pruritus, altered mental status, and muscle cramps.
In the initial assessment, a thorough review of the patient's medical history is vital to identify risk factors such as liver disease, alcohol...
In the initial assessment, a thorough review of the patient's medical history is vital to identify risk factors such as liver disease, alcohol...
96
Esophageal Strictures-II: Clinical Features and Management
103
Patients with esophageal strictures often experience a range of symptoms. Initially, they may have difficulty swallowing solid foods, which can progress to include liquids. Additional symptoms may involve chest pain or discomfort, regurgitating food and fluids, heartburn, unintentional weight loss, coughing or choking during meals, and hoarseness.
Healthcare providers should gather a comprehensive medical history and conduct a physical examination for diagnosis. If esophageal stricture is...
Healthcare providers should gather a comprehensive medical history and conduct a physical examination for diagnosis. If esophageal stricture is...
103
Aneurysm III: Interprofessional Care
10
Aneurysm management involves either conservative medical therapy or surgical intervention, depending on the size and symptoms of the aneurysm. Conservative management is generally reserved for smaller, asymptomatic aneurysms, while larger or symptomatic aneurysms often necessitate surgical repair.Conservative Medical TherapyFor small, asymptomatic aneurysms, particularly abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) less than 5.5 centimeters in diameter, conservative medical therapy is recommended. This...
10


