Case Report

Dysphagia From Thoracostomy Tube Compression of the Esophagus After Single Lung Transplantation

Authors: MARC A. JUDSON MD, A JACKSON CRUMBLEY III MD, JOHN R. HANDY MD

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Esophageal compression by a thoracostomy tube is an unusual complication. Signs and symptoms related to this complication may begin several days after placement of the thoracostomy tube. We report the case of a single long transplant recipient who had severe dysphagia from esophageal compression by a thoracostomy tube more than 1 week after tube placement.

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