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World J Gastrointest Surg. Aug 27, 2026; 18(8): 121170
Published online Aug 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.121170
Published online Aug 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.121170
Figure 2 Plain computed tomography findings at the time of transfer to our hospital, 1 year after onset.
A: Recurrent fluid was collected with an air-fluid level in the left thoracic cavity and left-lung collapse; severe bilateral emphysematous changes were evident; B: Encapsulated fluid was collected with relatively high attenuation and intralesional free air in the left thoracic cavity, consistent with a pleural abscess; the abscess cavity in the thoracic cavity is indicated by an arrow. A chest tube was inserted into the abscess cavity for drainage, yielding saliva-like clear mucus and purulent discharge.
- Citation: Takahashi N, Baba S, Toya Y, Nikai H, Fujisawa R, Endo F, Umemura A, Iwaya T, Nitta H, Sasaki A. Curative endoscopic closure of a chronic esophagopleural fistula after Boerhaave syndrome using an over-the-scope clip: A case report. World J Gastrointest Surg 2026; 18(8): 121170
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-9366/full/v18/i8/121170.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4240/wjgs.121170