Oesophageal dissection: Contrast studies and CT in diagnosis and monitoring

Author: Constantine, Sarah¹

Source: Australasian Radiology, Volume 47, Number 2, June 2003 , pp. 198-201(4)

Publisher: Blackwell Publishing

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Abstract:

Summary

Oesophageal dissection with intramural haematoma formation can be difficult to diagnose. Endoscopy can be diagnostic, but imaging techniques including computed tomography and contrast swallows can both accurately demonstrate a dissection and exclude many other pathologies. A case utilizing both imaging modalities to diagnose and monitor the condition in a patient with a bleeding disorder is presented.

Keywords: barium swallow; computed tomography; intramural haematoma; oesophageal dissection

Document Type: Research article

DOI: 10.1046/j.0004-8461.2003.01153.x

Affiliations: 1: Department of Radiology, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

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