Giant mid-esophageal diverticulum. Conservative treatment of postoperative leakage
Dallatomasina, S.; Casaccia, M.; Chessa, M.; Serrano, J.; Nardi, I.; Troilo, B.; Miggino, M.; Valente, U.
Il Giornale di Chirurgia 30(11-12): 479-481
2009
ISSN/ISBN: 0391-9005 PMID: 20109375 Document Number: 637647
Mid-esophageal diverticula are rare entities. Only symptomatic patients usually receive surgical treatment. Esophageal leakage is one of the most common complications after these procedures. Though in literature, operative management is the preferred treatment for esophageal fistula, conservative approach is described in case of small leaks. We report a case of an operated giant mid-esophageal diverticulum complicated with an esophageal fistula. The patient underwent a surgical treatment and recovered completely.