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Case Report
Korean J Gastroenterol 2017; 69(6): 363-367
Published online June 25, 2017 https://doi.org/10.4166/kjg.2017.69.6.363
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A Case of Hemorrhage of an Esophageal Duplication Cyst Improved by Endoscopic Drainage
내시경 배액술 후 호전된 식도 중복 낭종 출혈 1예
In Sub Han, Gwang Ha Kim, Seong Jun Lee, Bong Eun Lee, Hoseok I1, Yeong Dae Kim1
한인섭, 김광하, 이성준, 이봉은, 이호석1, 김영대1
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Esophageal duplication cyst is a rare congenital gastrointestinal malformation. It is the second most common duplication cyst following small bowel duplication cyst in the gastrointestinal tract. Patients with an esophageal duplication cyst are generally asymptomatic; however, some patients may present the following symptoms: dysphagia, chest pain, stridor, unproductive cough, and epigastric discomfort by compression of the surrounding structures. Surgical removal is the treatment of choice in symptomatic cases and can be considered in asymptomatic cases if they are at risk for developing complications, such as ulceration or perforation. Herein, we report a case of hemorrhage of an esophageal duplication cyst, which was improved by endoscopic drainage.
KeywordsEsophagus; Cyst; Endoscopic ultrasonography; Drainage
