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(a) Initial chest computed tomography (CT) showed no obvious abnormal findings. (b) No air in the esophagus was seen on CT 2 months after onset (asterisk).
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The first chest computed tomography (CT) was interpreted as normal [Figure 1a]. Esophageal stricture and thoracic vertebra OVF were suspected based on the results of the second chest CT [Figure 1b].
(a) Thoracic magnetic resonance imaging showed low intensity on T1WI and isointensity on T2WI at T7. (b) Thoracic kyphosis deformity was seen on thoracic spinal computed tomography after 2 months of initial onset.
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T7 OVF with a kyphotic deformity [Figure 2]. Twice, she underwent esophagogastroscopy that showed no obstruction.
(a) Intraoperative balloon kyphoplasty (BKP) findings were correctable from 22.4 to 17 agrees. (b) Thoracic spine computed tomography after BKP surgery showed intraesophageal air (asterisk) was also confirmed.
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As her symptoms were attributed, therefore, to the T7 OVF, she underwent a T7 BKP resulting in an improved kyphotic angle from 22.4 degrees to 17 degrees [Figure 3].