Cerebral air embolism as a complication of peptic ulcer in the gastric tube: case report

[摘要] BackgroundThe reported incidence of ulcer formation in the gastric tube in esophageal replacement is rare.Case PresentationThis is the first report of a case of cerebral air embolism as a result of spontaneous perforation of an ulcer in the constructed gastric tube into the pulmonary vein during post-operative follow-up in a patient with esophageal cancer.ConclusionsCerebral air embolism is a rare complication of penetrating gastric ulcer, but should be considered in patients with a history of esophagectomy with gastric conduit that present with acute neurologic findings.

[发布日期] 2011-12-21

[关键词] Esophageal Cancer;Pulmonary Vein;Gastric Tube;Delayed Gastric Emptying;Gastric Conduit