Intramural Hematoma of the Esophagus Complicating Severe Preeclampsia

Intramural hematoma of the esophagus is a rare injury causing esophageal mucosal dissection. Forceful vomiting and coagulopathy are common underlying causes in the elderly population taking antiplatelets or anticoagulation agents. Acute retrosternal pain followed by hematemesis and dysphagia differe...

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Main Authors: Simone Garzon, Giovanni Zanconato, Nicoletta Zatti, Giuseppe Chiarioni, Massimo Franchi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2017-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2017/6304194