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World J Gastroenterol. Apr 15, 2000; 6(2): 307-309
Published online Apr 15, 2000. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v6.i2.307
Published online Apr 15, 2000. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v6.i2.307
Table 1 Stages of esophageal hematomas
I: Hematoma without surrounding tissue edema |
II: Hematoma with surrounding tissue edema |
III: Hematoma with edema plus compression of esophageal lumen |
IV: Complete obliteration of the lumen with hematoma, edema, and organized clot formation |
Table 2 Causes of esophageal hematomas
Spontaneous | Associated with coughing, retching, protracted vomiting |
Esophageal barotrauma | |
Pill-induced esophageal injury | |
Use of anticoagulants or aspirin | |
Esophageal diverticulum A-V malformation | |
Traumatic | Endoscopic intubation, biopsy, dilation |
Variceal sclerotherapy | |
Transesophageal echocardiography | |
Foreign body ingestion |
- Citation: Ouatu-Lascar R, Bharadhwaj G, Triadafilopoulos G. Endoscopic appearance of esophageal hematomas. World J Gastroenterol 2000; 6(2): 307-309
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v6/i2/307.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v6.i2.307