Esophageal Perforation Following Pneumatic Dilation in Esophageal Achalasia Successfully Managed with Two-Stage Laparoscopic Surgery.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Endoscopic treatment frequently results in minimal gastrointestinal content leakage and mild symptoms. However, surgical intervention may become necessary when the patient's general condition is unstable. Further management of the underlying disease is required in cases where esophageal perforation occurs during endoscopic treatment. This report presents a case of esophageal perforation that occurred during the treatment of achalasia, underscoring the success of a two-stage laparoscopic approach.

Case presentation

A 72-year-old male with a history of esophageal achalasia underwent treatment. Abdominal pain developed during pneumatic dilation. As the pain intensified, imaging studies revealed esophageal perforation. On admission, his vital signs were consistent w

SUBMITTER: Sakai Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12668788 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature