Esophageal perforation: A rare complication of Zollinger-Ellison syndrome

Authors
Ng, T Maziak, DE Shamji, FM
Citation
T. Ng et al., Esophageal perforation: A rare complication of Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, ANN THORAC, 72(2), 2001, pp. 592-593
Citations number
6
Categorie Soggetti
Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems","Medical Research Diagnosis & Treatment
Journal title
ANNALS OF THORACIC SURGERY
ISSN journal
00034975 → ACNP
Volume
72
Issue
2
Year of publication
2001
Pages
592 - 593
Database
ISI
SICI code
0003-4975(200108)72:2<592:EPARCO>2.0.ZU;2-R
Abstract
Spontaneous perforation of the esophagus is a rare manifestation of Zolling er-Ellison syndrome (ZES). Failure to recognize its existence can lead to a n unsuccessful treatment of the esophageal perforation. We present a rare c ase of reflux esophagitis-induced esophageal perforation in a patient with ZES. Presence of a gastrinoma should be considered when recurrent or compli cated reflux esophagitis is encountered. (C) 2001 by The Society of Thoraci c Surgeons.