Managing Esophageal Perforation After Echocardiography: A Case Report
Author Information
Author(s): Muacevic Alexander, Adler John R, Kosuri Sathyatej, Hima Sanjana Perumalla, Asif Talal
Primary Institution: University of Missouri Kansas City School of Medicine
Hypothesis
Can esophageal perforation caused by transesophageal echocardiography be managed conservatively?
Conclusion
Conservative management can be a feasible approach for esophageal perforation in selected cases.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient had two discrete perforations of 1.2 cm and 1 cm.
- Conservative management included the use of antibiotics and a clear liquid diet.
- Follow-up imaging showed no evidence of residual esophageal perforation.
Takeaway
Sometimes, when a doctor accidentally makes a small hole in your throat during a heart test, you can heal without surgery by resting and taking medicine.
Methodology
The patient was managed conservatively with antibiotics and a nil-by-mouth approach after being diagnosed with esophageal perforation.
Limitations
The case report is based on a single patient, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
64-year-old female with a history of heart conditions.
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