Dual esophageal compression secondary to two vascular abnormalities

Rev Esp Enferm Dig. 2022 Oct;114(10):619-620. doi: 10.17235/reed.2022.8567/2022.

Abstract

We report the case of a 65-year-old male with hypertension, diabetes and hypercholesterolemia, who presented due to pyrosis and regurgitation. A CT scan incidentally identified esophageal compression at two sites because of vascular abnormalities, which was asymptomatic. The proximal compression was due to a Kommerell's diverticulum (Fig. 1) and the distal one due to aortic tortuosity (Fig. 2). Esophageal manometry revealed a distal obstructive pattern of mechanical origin, which was consistent with the observed aortic kink. The esophagogram (Fig. 3) showed a proximal filling defect and a bend in the distal third.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aorta, Thoracic
  • Cardiovascular Abnormalities* / complications
  • Diverticulum* / complications
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Subclavian Artery
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed