Delayed presentation of intrathoracic esophageal perforation after pneumatic dilation for achalasia

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World Journal of Gastroenterology

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World J Gastroenterol. Sep 21, 2009; 15(35): 4461-4463
Published online Sep 21, 2009. doi: 10.3748/wjg.15.4461

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Figure 3 CT revealed esophageal dilatation and a rupture of the lower esophagus (arrow) with prominent pleural effusion (P) and fluid collection over the middle and lower mediastinum.

Citation: Lin MT, Tai WC, Chiu KW, Chou YP, Tsai MC, Hu TH, Lee CM, Changchien CS, Chuah SK. Delayed presentation of intrathoracic esophageal perforation after pneumatic dilation for achalasia. World J Gastroenterol 2009; 15(35): 4461-4463
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DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.15.4461

Lin MT, Tai WC, Chiu KW, Chou YP, Tsai MC, Hu TH, Lee CM, Changchien CS, Chuah SK. Delayed presentation of intrathoracic esophageal perforation after pneumatic dilation for achalasia. World J Gastroenterol 2009; 15(35): 4461-4463 [PMID: 19764103 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.15.4461]

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