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Sagittal CECT demonstrating a large amount of pneumomediastinum in the middle mediastinum with apparent discontinuity of the posterior esophageal wall. CECT, contrast-enhanced CT.
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At this level, there was a gross discontinuity in the posterolateral esophageal wall measuring approximately 2 cm transverse by 3 cm craniocaudal (Figures 1 and 2).
Axial CECT also showing large pneumomediastinum within the middle and posterior mediastinum surrounding the endovascular graft, with discontinuity of the posterolateral esophageal wall. CECT, contrast-enhanced CT.
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At this level, there was a gross discontinuity in the posterolateral esophageal wall measuring approximately 2 cm transverse by 3 cm craniocaudal (Figures 1 and 2).
Fluoroscopic single contrast esophagram shows the contrast medium exiting the mid-thoracic esophagus and entering the right lower lobe bronchial tree.
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