Recurrent spontaneous esophageal dissection

JSLS. 2014 Apr-Jun;18(2):342-5. doi: 10.4293/108680813X13693422518678.

Abstract

Introduction: Spontaneous esophageal dissection is a rare disorder of the esophagus.

Case description: We present what is believed to be the first reported case of recurrent esophageal dissection in a previously healthy 33-year-old man with chronic eosinophilic esophagitis. He had two episodes of spontaneous dissection of the midesophagus separated by a 5-month interval. Both episodes responded to treatment with endoscopic intervention. He has remained free of additional recurrences after definitive endoscopic therapy and oral steroid therapy. A complete description of the case, relevant radiologic imaging, and a review of the relevant literature are provided.

Discussion: Endoscopic therapy is an option for the management of recurrent esophageal dissection.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Dissection / methods*
  • Esophageal Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Esophageal Diseases / surgery
  • Esophagoscopy
  • Esophagus / diagnostic imaging
  • Esophagus / pathology*
  • Esophagus / surgery
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Rupture, Spontaneous
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed