J Korean Radiol Soc.  2003 Jul;49(1):23-31. 10.3348/jkrs.2003.49.1.23.

Radiologic Findings and Follow-Up Evaluation

• Kim YT
• Kim HC
• Kim HH
• Shin HC
• Bae WK
• Kim IY

• KMID: 1900131
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3348/jkrs.2003.49.1.23

Abstract

In esophageal perforation, fistulous tracts commonly occur between the esophagus and mediastinal or pleural spaces, but rarely between the esophagus and bronchi. The clinical manifestations and radiologic findings of esophageal perforation are nonspecific, and diagnosis is the often delayed; esophagography is the standard technique for evaluation of its location and degree. CT is useful in demonstrating the extraluminal manifestations of esophageal perforation and for follow-up after medical treatment, and may depict the various manifestations of perforation, according to the causes.

Keyword

Esophagus, perforation; Esophagus, esophagogram; Esophagus, CT

MeSH Terms

Bronchi
Diagnosis
Esophageal Perforation
Esophagus
Follow-Up Studies*