Published July 2018 | Version v1
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Acute phlegmonous esophagitis with mediastinitis complicated by an esophageal perforation: A case report

Creators

  • 1. Dept. of Radiology, Chungnam National University Hospital, Chungnam National University School of Medicine, Daejeon (Korea, Republic of)

Description

Phlegmonous esophagitis, a rare and life-threatening disorder, is characterized by bacterial infection of the submucosal and muscularis layers of the esophagus. Herein we report a case of acute phlegmonous esophagitis with mediastinitis complicated by an esophageal perforation in a patient with diabetes mellitus and alcoholic liver cirrhosis

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Journal of the Korean Society of Radiology
Journal Volume
79
Journal Issue
1
Series
10 refs, 1 fig
Journal Page Range
p. 45-49
ISSN
1738-2637

INIS

Country of Publication
Korea, Republic of
Country of Input or Organization
Korea, Republic of
INIS RN
49079362
Subject category
S62: RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE;
Descriptors DEI
BACTERIA; ESOPHAGUS; INFECTIVITY; LIVER CIRRHOSIS; MEDIASTINUM; PATIENTS; PERFORATION
Descriptors DEC
BODY; CHEST; DIGESTIVE SYSTEM; DIGESTIVE SYSTEM DISEASES; DISEASES; MICROORGANISMS; ORGANS