Spontaneous Dissecting Intramural Haematoma of the Oesophagus: A Rare Cause of Haematemesis and Dysphagia

R. C. Spiller; J. V. F. Catto; S. P. Kane

doi:10.1055/s-2007-1021665

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Endoscopy 1981; 13(3): 128-130
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1021665

CASE REPORT

Spontaneous Dissecting Intramural Haematoma of the Oesophagus: A Rare Cause of Haematemesis and Dysphagia

R.C. Spiller¹ , J.V.F. Catto² , S.P. Kane³

¹Department of Gastroenterology, Charing Cross Hospital London W 6
²Department of Radiology, West Middlesex Hospital, Isleworth, Middlesex
³Department of Gastroenterology, West Middlesex Hospital, Isleworth, Middlesex

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17 March 2008 (online)

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Summary

Three cases of spontaneous dissecting intramural haematoma of the oesophagus are reported together with a review of the 26 previously reported cases. The characteristic clinical, radiological and endoscopic features are discussed

Key words:

Dysphagia - Haematemesis - Intramural haematoma of the oesophagus