[Tension pneumofluidothorax of the right pleural cavity resulting from a rupture of the oesophagus during gastrectasy].

Abstract

The authors present a case of the tension pneumofluidothorax followed by a right pleural cavity empyema resulting from a rupture of the oesophagus during a major gastrectasy. The gastric dilation was indicated for a pyloro-duodenal stenosis following a duodenum-preserving resection of the pancreatic head, which was completed six years ago for a chronic pancreatitis. The symptoms developed fully shortly after lifting a heavy weight.

• Authors: V Sut'ak, S Procházková, I Capov, J Zák
• Journal: Rozhledy v chirurgii : mesicnik Ceskoslovenske chirurgicke spolecnosti (Rozhl Chir) Vol. 85 Issue 1 Pg. 19-23 (Jan 2006) ISSN: 0035-9351 [Print] Czech Republic
• Vernacular Title: Tenzní pneumofluidotorax pravé pleurální dutiny na podkladĕ ruptury jícnu pri gastrektazii.
• PMID: 16541636 (Publication Type: Case Reports, English Abstract, Journal Article)

Topics

• Esophageal Diseases (complications)
• Gastric Dilatation (complications)
• Humans
• Hydropneumothorax (etiology)
• Male
• Middle Aged
• Rupture, Spontaneous