Ulcerated mucocele of the esophagus in a child

Ann Thorac Surg. 2003 Apr;75(4):1310-1. doi: 10.1016/s0003-4975(02)04565-4.

Abstract

A mucocele of an excluded esophagus is an unusual complication of esophageal surgery for atresia in childhood. We present here a 13-year-old boy with an infected mucocele and briefly discuss the symptoms, management, and pathologic findings of this rare lesion.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Esophageal Atresia / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Mucocele / etiology*
  • Mucocele / pathology
  • Postoperative Complications
  • Ulcer / pathology