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Missed diagnosis of oesophageal perforation in ankylosing spondylitis cervical fracture: Two case reports and literature review

Year: 2016

Type: article

Abstract: Oesophageal perforation after blunt injury cervical fracture in patients with ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is rarely reported. The early diagnosis of oesophageal perforation is extremely important. We present two cases of patients with AS who sustained cervical fracture dislocation and spinal cord injury. The ossified sharp fragments caused oesophageal perforation, and the delayed diagnoses had serious consequences. Oesophageal perforation should be suspected in patients with AS and cervical fracture if bone fragments are pressing against the oesophagus and a gas shadow is visible around the fracture site on computed tomography imaging.

Source: Journal of International Medical Research

DOI: 10.1177/0300060515614230

Authors: Sheng-Jun Qian, Xue-Shi Ye, Wei-Shan Chen, Wan-Li Li

Institutions: Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University, Zhejiang University, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Esophageal and GI Pathology

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $4,155