| Rapidly developing airway obstruction resulting from achalasia of the oesophagus. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 10928442 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Megaoesophagus resulting from achalasia is a rare but serious cause of airway obstruction. The exact aetiology remains unclear. Although 29 cases have previously been reported, the potential need for urgent treatment has not been sufficiently emphasized. Some forms of treatment with drugs or decompression with a fine tube have been advocated but emergency tracheal intubation may become necessary. A 90-year-old lady had a bolus of food lodged in her oesophagus but with no respiratory symptoms. The bolus was removed under anaesthesia. Six weeks later she suffered similar symptoms after eating but developed severe airway obstruction over 10 min. Emergency intubation of the trachea was necessary before removing the food bolus under general anaesthesia. This case demonstrates the urgency with which these patients may need to be treated. The condition can rapidly worsen due to swallowing of air and saliva. |
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Authors:
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H Hay |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: European journal of anaesthesiology Volume: 17 ISSN: 0265-0215 ISO Abbreviation: Eur J Anaesthesiol Publication Date: 2000 Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2000-11-30 Completed Date: 2000-11-30 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8411711 Medline TA: Eur J Anaesthesiol Country: ENGLAND |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 398-400 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Anaesthetics, Guy's Hospital, London, UK. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Aged Aged, 80 and over Airway Obstruction / etiology* Emergency Treatment Esophageal Achalasia / complications* Female Humans |
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