Dual esophageal compression secondary to two vascular abnormalities.

Abstract

We report the case of a 65-year-old male with hypertension, diabetes and hypercholesterolemia, who presented due to pyrosis and regurgitation. A CT scan incidentally identified esophageal compression at two sites because of vascular abnormalities, which was asymptomatic. The proximal compression was due to a Kommerell's diverticulum (Fig. 1) and the distal one due to aortic tortuosity (Fig. 2). Esophageal manometry revealed a distal obstructive pattern of mechanical origin, which was consistent with the observed aortic kink. The esophagogram (Fig. 3) showed a proximal filling defect and a bend in the distal third.