| Brain abscess following esophageal dilatation. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 12823216 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The authors report a case of brain abscess following esophageal dilatation for corrosive stricture in a 23-year-old woman. High fever and neurological findings post dilatation led us to suspect this rare complication, which was confirmed by cranial computed tomography. Prompt treatment with antibiotics and surgical drainage led to a favorable clinical outcome. This serious complication should be kept in mind when long-term treatment of corrosive stricture by repeated esophageal dilatation is planned. Prior cases of brain abscess following esophageal dilatation are reviewed. |
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Authors:
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V K Thapar; S Rajashekharam; R D Bapat; C V Kantharia |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Diseases of the esophagus : official journal of the International Society for Diseases of the Esophagus / I.S.D.E Volume: 16 ISSN: 1120-8694 ISO Abbreviation: Dis. Esophagus Publication Date: 2003 |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2003-06-25 Completed Date: 2003-12-09 Revised Date: 2005-11-16 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8809160 Medline TA: Dis Esophagus Country: Australia |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 145-7 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Surgery, Seth Gordhandas Sunderdas Medical College & King Edward Memorial Hospital, Parel, Mumbai, India. rathapar@bol.net.in |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Adult Brain Abscess / etiology* Burns, Chemical / therapy* Dilatation / adverse effects Esophageal Stenosis / chemically induced, therapy* Female Humans |
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