Esophageal perforation secondary to an arterial embolization device in scimitar syndrome

Rev Esp Enferm Dig. 2021 Jul;113(7):541-542. doi: 10.17235/reed.2021.7832/2021.

Abstract

Scimitar syndrome is a congenital malformation that is usually associated with hypoplasia of the right lung with an abnormal blood supply by direct branches of the aorta. These branches normally require embolization.

MeSH terms

  • Embolization, Therapeutic* / adverse effects
  • Esophageal Perforation*
  • Humans
  • Lung
  • Scimitar Syndrome* / diagnostic imaging
  • Scimitar Syndrome* / therapy