Acute posttraumatic tension gastrothorax mimicking acute tension pneumothorax

2007 ◽  
Vol 25 (6) ◽  
pp. 734.e5-734.e6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel Nishijima ◽  
Shariar Zehbtachi ◽  
Reinaldo B. Austin
Keyword(s):  
Tension Pneumothorax ◽  
Tension Gastrothorax

Survival case of acute and severe respiratory distress due to spontaneous tension gastrothorax

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (9) ◽  
pp. e235281
Author(s):  
Sanjan Asanaru Kunju ◽  
Prithvishree Ravindra ◽  
Ramya Kumar Madabushi Vijay ◽  
Priya Pattath Sankaran
Keyword(s):  
Tension Pneumothorax ◽  
Emergency Laparotomy ◽  
Severe Respiratory Distress ◽  
Mediastinal Shift ◽  
Breath Sounds ◽  
Chest X Ray ◽  
The Right ◽  
Tension Gastrothorax ◽  
Obstructive Shock ◽  
Survival Case

A 20-year-old woman presented with abdominal pain and shortness of breath. She was in obstructive shock with absent breath sounds on the left haemithorax. Chest X-ray showed a large radiolucent shadow with absent lung markings and mediastinal shift to the right side with concerns for tension pneumothorax. Though tube thoracostomy was done on the left side of the chest, column movement was absent. To confirm the diagnosis CT with contrast was done that revealed a huge left side diaphragmatic defect with abdominal contents in the thorax and mediastinal structures are shifted to left. She underwent emergency laparotomy and postoperative period was uneventful.

scholarly journals Non-traumatic Tension Gastrothorax: A Potential Mimicker of Tension Pneumothorax

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (8) ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Jonathan D. Pierce ◽  
Neal R. Shah ◽  
Ata A. Rahnemai-Azar ◽  
Amit Gupta
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Presentation ◽  
Tension Pneumothorax ◽  
Accurate Diagnosis ◽  
Imaging Features ◽  
Elderly Female ◽  
Hemodynamic Compromise ◽  
Mediastinal Shift ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
Tension Gastrothorax

Tension gastrothorax is a rare, life-threatening clinical condition caused by intrathoracic herniation of the stomach through a diaphragmatic defect which becomes increasingly distended over time. If not recognized promptly, this can rapidly progress to respiratory distress, mediastinal shift, and hemodynamic compromise. Initial clinical presentation and imaging findings closely mirror those of tension pneumothorax, confounding diagnosis and potentially leading to unnecessary interventions with increased risk of morbidity and mortality. Here, we present a case of an elderly female who presented with a non-traumatic tension gastrothorax and a review of key imaging features and strategies to aid in recognition and accurate diagnosis of this emergent clinical entity.

scholarly journals Case Report: Late-Presenting Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia With Tension Gastrothorax

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aabha A. Anekar ◽  
Sumana Nanjundachar ◽  
Dhaneshgouda Desai ◽  
Jafferali Lakhani ◽  
Prakash M. Kabbur
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Chest Pain ◽  
Respiratory Distress ◽  
Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia ◽  
Diaphragmatic Hernia ◽  
Tension Pneumothorax ◽  
Tube Placement ◽  
Bilious Vomiting ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
Tension Gastrothorax

A congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) occurs when the abdominal contents protrude into the thoracic cavity through an opening in the diaphragm. The main pathology lies in the maldevelopment or defective fusion of the pleuroperitoneal membranes. Delayed diagnosis in later childhood as in the index case reported here can lead to life-threatening complications such as tension gastrothorax and gastric volvulus. Such life-threatening conditions should be managed emergently avoiding misdiagnoses and untoward harm to the patient. We report a pediatric case of an 8-year-old boy who presented with respiratory distress, chest pain, and non-bilious vomiting. He was initially diagnosed with tension pneumothorax, and the chest x-ray was interpreted as hydropneumothorax. A chest tube placement was planned but was withheld due to excessive vomiting. A nasogastric (NG) tube was placed, and a barium-filled radiograph showed an intrathoracic presence of the stomach. A diagnosis of a congenital diaphragmatic hernia with tension gastrothorax was made. The posterolateral (Bochdalek) diaphragmatic hernia was repaired successfully. This case report highlights the importance of including a late-presenting CDH in the differential diagnoses of pediatric patients who present with respiratory distress, chest pain, non-bilious vomiting, and radiological findings suggestive of tension pneumothorax.

Postoperative Acute Tension Gastrothorax Mimicking Tension Pneumothorax

CHEST Journal ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 152 (4) ◽  
pp. A32 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joshua Wong ◽  
Supriya Gupta ◽  
Jayanth Keshavamurthy ◽  
Norman Thomson
Keyword(s):  
Tension Pneumothorax ◽  
Tension Gastrothorax

Management of tension gastrothorax: experience from sub-Saharan Africa

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (11) ◽  
pp. e246101
Author(s):  
Chidiebere Peter Echieh ◽  
Chimaobi I Nwagboso ◽  
Stephen Omirigbe Ogbudu ◽  
Josiah M Njem
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Features ◽  
Emergency Preparedness ◽  
Tension Pneumothorax ◽  
Intrathoracic Pressure ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
History Of ◽  
Sub Saharan ◽  
The Tropics ◽  
Tension Gastrothorax ◽  
Obstructive Shock

Tension gastrothorax is a form of obstructive shock resulting from increased intrathoracic pressure due to a distended herniated stomach. The clinical features of tension gastrothorax are similar to the clinical features of the more common tension pneumothorax. Clinical recognition of this trauma has remained difficult especially in the tropics where most responders are not specialists. We managed a 31-year-old male who, in addition to typical features of obstructive shock secondary to increased intrathoracic pressures, had a recent meal prior to the trauma and a scaphoid abdomen at presentation. We argue that a history of a recent meal before trauma and an unusually scaphoid abdomen could be suggestive of tension gastrothorax and may help to differentiate it from tension pneumothorax. We recommend improved emergency preparedness to help recognise and treat this pathology.

Acute post-traumatic tension gastrothorax, a tension pneumothorax-like injury

2003 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 344-346 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luc J.M. Mortelmans ◽  
Guido C.Y. Jutten ◽  
Luc Coene
Keyword(s):  
Tension Pneumothorax ◽  
Post Traumatic ◽  
Tension Gastrothorax

scholarly journals Two cases of intraoperative hemodynamic instability during combined thoracoscopic-laparoscopic surgery for esophagogastric junction carcinoma

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Makiko Tani ◽  
Yoshikazu Matsuoka ◽  
Mayu Sugihara ◽  
Ayaka Fujii ◽  
Tomoyuki Kanazawa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Laparoscopic Surgery ◽  
Esophagogastric Junction ◽  
Intraoperative Complications ◽  
Proximal Gastrectomy ◽  
Tension Pneumothorax ◽  
Hemodynamic Instability ◽  
Laparoscopic Proximal Gastrectomy ◽  
Surgical Field ◽  
Coronary Ischemia ◽  
Thoracic And Abdominal

Abstract Background Intraoperative complications during combined thoracoscopic-laparoscopic surgery for esophagogastric junction (EGJ) carcinoma have not been reported as compared to those during surgery for esophageal carcinoma. We present two cases which had surgery-related hemodynamic instability during laparoscopic proximal gastrectomy and intra-mediastinal valvuloplastic esophagogastrostomy (vEG) with thoracoscopic mediastinal lymphadenectomy for EGJ carcinoma. Case presentation In case 1, the patient fell into hypotension with hypoxemia during laparoscopic vEG due to pneumothorax caused by entry of intraabdominal carbon dioxide. In case 2, ventricular arrythmia and ST elevation occurred during laparoscopic vEG. Pericardium retraction to secure surgical field during reconstruction compressed the coronary artery, which caused coronary malperfusion. These two events were induced by the surgical procedure, characterized by the following: (1) connection of the thoracic and abdominal cavities and (2) cardiac displacement during vEG. Conclusion These cases indicated tension pneumothorax and coronary ischemia are possible intraoperative complications specific to combined thoracoscopic-laparoscopic surgery for EGJ carcinoma.

scholarly journals A comparison of the demographics, injury patterns and outcome data for patients injured in motor vehicle collisions who are trapped compared to those patients who are not trapped

2021 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tim Nutbeam ◽  
Rob Fenwick ◽  
Jason Smith ◽  
Omar Bouamra ◽  
Lee Wallis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Blood Loss ◽  
Injury Severity ◽  
Spinal Cord Injuries ◽  
Motor Vehicle ◽  
Tension Pneumothorax ◽  
Research Network ◽  
Motor Vehicle Collisions ◽  
Vehicle Collisions ◽  
Time Critical

Abstract Background Motor vehicle collisions (MVCs) are a common cause of major trauma and death. Following an MVC, up to 40% of patients will be trapped in their vehicle. Extrication methods are focused on the prevention of secondary spinal injury through movement minimisation and mitigation. This approach is time consuming and patients may have time-critical injuries. The purpose of this study is to describe the outcomes and injuries of those trapped following an MVC: this will help guide meaningful patient-focused interventions and future extrication strategies. Methods We undertook a retrospective database study using the Trauma Audit and Research Network database. Patients were included if they were admitted to an English hospital following an MVC from 2012 to 2018. Patients were excluded when their outcomes were not known or if they were secondary transfers. Results This analysis identified 426,135 cases of which 63,625 patients were included: 6983 trapped and 56,642 not trapped. Trapped patients had a higher mortality (8.9% vs 5.0%, p < 0.001). Spinal cord injuries were rare (0.71% of all extrications) but frequently (50.1%) associated with other severe injuries. Spinal cord injuries were more common in patients who were trapped (p < 0.001). Injury Severity Score (ISS) was higher in the trapped group 18 (IQR 10–29) vs 13 (IQR 9–22). Trapped patients had more deranged physiology with lower blood pressures, lower oxygen saturations and lower Glasgow Coma Scale, GCS (all p < 0.001). Trapped patients had more significant injuries of the head chest, abdomen and spine (all p < 0.001) and an increased rate of pelvic injures with significant blood loss, blood loss from other areas or tension pneumothorax (all p < 0.001). Conclusion Trapped patients are more likely to die than those who are not trapped. The frequency of spinal cord injuries is low, accounting for < 0.7% of all patients extricated. Patients who are trapped are more likely to have time-critical injuries requiring intervention. Extrication takes time and when considering the frequency, type and severity of injuries reported here, the benefit of movement minimisation may be outweighed by the additional time taken. Improved extrication strategies should be developed which are evidence-based and allow for the expedient management of other life-threatening injuries.

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