John P. Lichtenberger, III, MD; Diane C. Strollo, MD, FACR
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KEY FACTS
Terminology
Imaging
Top Differential Diagnoses
Clinical Issues
Diagnostic Checklist
TERMINOLOGY
Synonyms
Esophageal tear
Esophageal laceration
Definitions
Boerhaave syndrome: Esophageal rupture after forceful emesis
Mallory-Weiss tear: Partial-thickness tear after forceful emesis
IMAGING
General Features
Radiographic Findings
Fluoroscopic Findings
CT Findings
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Consider
Image Interpretation Pearls
Selected References
Cutaia G et al: Caustic ingestion: CT findings of esophageal injuries and thoracic complications. Emerg Radiol. 28(4):845-56, 2021
Norton-Gregory AA et al: CT esophagography for evaluation of esophageal perforation. Radiographics. 41(2):447-61, 2021
Wei CJ et al: Diagnostic utility of CT and fluoroscopic esophagography for suspected esophageal perforation in the emergency department. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 215(3):631-8, 2020
Young CA et al: CT features of esophageal emergencies. Radiographics. 28(6):1541-53, 2008
Fadoo F et al: Helical CT esophagography for the evaluation of suspected esophageal perforation or rupture. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 182(5):1177-9, 2004
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References
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KEY FACTS
Terminology
Imaging
Top Differential Diagnoses
Clinical Issues
Diagnostic Checklist
TERMINOLOGY
Synonyms
Esophageal tear
Esophageal laceration
Definitions
Boerhaave syndrome: Esophageal rupture after forceful emesis
Mallory-Weiss tear: Partial-thickness tear after forceful emesis
IMAGING
General Features
Radiographic Findings
Fluoroscopic Findings
CT Findings
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Consider
Image Interpretation Pearls
Selected References
Cutaia G et al: Caustic ingestion: CT findings of esophageal injuries and thoracic complications. Emerg Radiol. 28(4):845-56, 2021
Norton-Gregory AA et al: CT esophagography for evaluation of esophageal perforation. Radiographics. 41(2):447-61, 2021
Wei CJ et al: Diagnostic utility of CT and fluoroscopic esophagography for suspected esophageal perforation in the emergency department. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 215(3):631-8, 2020
Young CA et al: CT features of esophageal emergencies. Radiographics. 28(6):1541-53, 2008
Fadoo F et al: Helical CT esophagography for the evaluation of suspected esophageal perforation or rupture. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 182(5):1177-9, 2004
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