The Management of Esophageal Perforation: A Systematic Review. [PDF]
CureusEsophageal perforation, a rare and serious condition, has seen a reduction in mortality from 30% to 15% over the last three decades due to advancements such as gastrointestinal stents, minimally invasive surgeries, and improved interventional radiology ...
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Endoscopic vacuum therapy (EVT) for acute esophageal perforation: Could it replace surgery?
Endoscopy International Open, 2022 Background and study aims Acute esophageal perforation is a potentially life-threating condition that demands a multidisciplinary approach. Based on recently published data indicating that EVT may be effective in managing esophageal perforation, we ...
Petros Stathopoulos +7 more
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Esophageal Perforation after Anterior Cervical Spine Surgery [PDF]
Asian Spine Journal, 2019 Study Design Retrospective case analyses. Purpose To investigate the causes, diagnosis, and management of esophageal perforation, depending on the time of diagnosis. Overview of Literature To date, few studies have addressed these issues. Methods A total
Sang-Bong Ko +7 more
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Esophageal perforation following anterior cervical spine surgery: Case report and review of the literature [PDF]
Global Spine Journal, 2017 Study Design: Multicenter retrospective case series and review of the literature. Objective: To determine the rate of esophageal perforations following anterior cervical spine surgery.
Buchowski, Jacob M +5 more
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Esophageal perforation caused by impacted hot potato successfully managed nonoperatively: A rare case report from Ethiopia and literature review [PDF]
Radiology Case ReportsEsophageal perforation represents a rare but life-threatening emergency that demands prompt diagnosis and multidisciplinary management to reduce associated morbidity and mortality.
Abdi Alemayehu, MD +5 more
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Esophageal perforation in children: etiology and management, with special reference to endoscopic esophageal perforation [PDF]
Korean Journal of Pediatrics, 2018 Perforation of the esophagus is an uncommon problem with significant morbidity and mortality. In children undergoing endoscopy, the risk of perforation is higher when interventional endoscopy is performed.
Krishna Kumar Govindarajan
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Esophageal perforation more than 10 years after anterior cervical spine surgery: a case report and literature review [PDF]
EFORT Open ReviewsEsophageal perforation is a rare but serious complication that can occur post-cervical spine surgery. This case report presents the clinical course, diagnostic challenges and management strategies of a patient who had a late-diagnosis esophageal ...
Hua Luo +5 more
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Closure of esophageal perforation after stricture dilation with novel through-the-scope clip [PDF]
VideoGIEBackground and Aims: Perforation during dilation of a refractory stricture can be challenging to manage endoscopically due to the friable nature of the tissue.
Erica Loon, DO +2 more
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Journal of Medical Case Reports, 2008 Introduction Esophageal perforation is a rare disease, which can lead to significant morbidity and mortality. Its clinical presentation can mimic other disease processes and, therefore, it can be easily misdiagnosed. Candida infection of the esophagus is
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Bone resorption as a marker for delayed esophageal perforation post anterior cervical spine surgery: a retrospective analysis and call for increased vigilance [PDF]
Frontiers in MedicinePurposeDelayed esophageal perforation following anterior cervical spine surgery (ACSS) is a rare but serious complication. This study is to investigate the clinical characteristics, diagnostic approaches, and treatment outcomes of delayed esophageal ...
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