Traumatic isolated perforation of lower oesophagus

• DOI: 10.1016/j.tcr.2016.09.008
• Publication Date: 2016-10-01T01:27:32Z
• Authors: Z. Mzoughi; A. Djebbi; R. Bayar; I. Hamdi; L. Gharbi; T. Khalfallah
• Keywords: Pneumomediastinum; Perforation; Extravasation; Falling (accident); Pneumopericardium

One of the rarest cases non-iatrogenic oesophageal perforation is falling from height. We report a case 26 year old man with resulting fall 12 meter A pneumomediastinum in absence pneumothorax and contrast extravasation oesophagus on CT evoked aerodigestive tract. No other injuries were seen. non-operative management was pursued good outcomes.