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Endoscopic view of a bluish mass obliterating the lumen of the proximal esophagus.
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In the initial phase of the endoscopic evaluation, an eccentric mass was seen, completely obliterating the lumen of the esophagus, which prompted the end of the procedure (Figure 1).
Second post-C-section day chest CT sagittal view of the esophageal hematoma (black arrow) infiltrating the posterior wall.
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Chest CT transverse view of (a) hematoma (white arrow) displacing the esophageal lumen on 2nd day after C-section. (b) Normal esophageal anatomy and lumen patency after full recovery, 17 days after C-section.
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