Ulcerated mucocele of the esophagus in a child.

Martínez, Leopoldo; Tovar, Juan A · Ann Thorac Surg · 2003

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

A mucocele of an excluded esophagus is an unusual complication of esophageal surgery for atresia in childhood. We present here a 13-year-old boy with an infected mucocele and briefly discuss the symptoms, management, and pathologic findings of this rare lesion.

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