Complete gastroesophageal junction avulsion after near drowning: A case report and review of literature

Autor: Sifrance Tran, Mollie Ahn, Buria Naeem, Kanika A. Bowen-Jallow, Adil Ayub
Rok vydání: 2020
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Zdroj: International Journal of Surgery Case Reports
ISSN: 2210-2612
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2020.09.167
Popis: Highlights • GE junction injuries are in pediatric population. • These injuries are associated with high morbidity and mortality. • A high index of suspicion and prompt recognition is needed.
Introduction Gastroesophageal (GE) junction injuries are rare in the pediatric population. A complete GE junction separation in a child secondary to trauma has not reported in the literature yet. Presentation of case A 14-year-old boy presented with a complete GE junction avulsion after a near-drowning experience. He underwent immediate damage control surgery and delayed gastric pull-up esophageal reconstruction in 3-months. At the most recent clinic visit 5 months from the reconstruction, he can tolerate a regular diet without difficulty and is gaining weight and recovering well. Conclusion Complete GE junction injuries and avulsions are rare with limited data to guide management. These injuries are associated with mortality rates from 25% to 33%, therefore, high index of suspicion, prompt recognition and careful surgical planning is needed for favorable outcomes.
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