Post esophagectomy leak

Case contributed by Jeremy Jones
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Worsening breathlessness 5 days following esophagectomy.

x-ray

The air-fluid level in the right apex is suggestive of anastomotic leak.

Case Discussion

The anastomotic leak was confirmed on further imaging.

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