Distal Esophageal Duplication Cyst with Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease: A Rare Association and a Management Challenge

J Coll Physicians Surg Pak. 2016 Feb;26(2):148-50.

Abstract

Esophageal duplication cysts are rare congenital abnormalities of the foregut and may be associated with other conditions. Association of esophageal duplication with Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) has not been reported in children. We are reporting a case of a 16 months baby who had antenatal diagnosis of diaphragmatic hernia. Postnatal CTchest, however, suggested a distal esophageal duplication cyst and a contrast esophagogram showed grade-IV GER. A thoracoscopy in another hospital excluded esophageal duplication at that time. Later, he presented with hematemesis in our department and was re-evaluated. Repeat CTconfirmed a persistent 2.5 x 1.3 cm cyst in distal esophagus. Upper GI endoscopy suggested grade-II esophagitis with a wide patent gastro-esophageal junction. The child was treated with left thoracotomy, excision of the duplication cyst and thoracic fundoplication. He had an uneventful post-operative recovery and is doing well at 6 months follow-up.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Deglutition Disorders / etiology
  • Endoscopy, Digestive System
  • Esophageal Cyst / complications
  • Esophageal Cyst / congenital*
  • Esophageal Cyst / diagnostic imaging
  • Esophageal Cyst / surgery
  • Esophagitis / diagnosis*
  • Esophagitis / surgery
  • Esophagogastric Junction / surgery
  • Esophagus / abnormalities*
  • Esophagus / surgery
  • Fundoplication
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux / etiology
  • Hernia, Diaphragmatic
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Male
  • Radiography
  • Severity of Illness Index
  • Thoracoscopy
  • Thoracotomy
  • Treatment Outcome