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Surgical repair of esophageal perforation is a challenging procedure with a high risk of secondary complications, such as early esophageal leakage and late esophageal stricture, which can significantly reduce the patient's quality of life.
Yan Chen MD +4 more
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[Intrathoracic esophageal perforation of unknown cause in four horses] Intrathorakale Oesophagusperforation ungeklärter Genese bei vier Pferden [PDF]
Three horses (age 17 - 23 years) were referred to the equine clinic of the University of Berne due to colic, fever, tachycardia and tachypnea. All horses showed pleural effusion.
Graubner, Claudia +4 more
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Laparoscopic approach to esophageal perforation secondary to pneumatic dilation for achalasia [PDF]
Perforation of the esophagus after pneumatic dilation for achalasia is a severe complication which should be treated accurately in order to obtain a successful immediate outcome and a satisfactory result for the underlying condition.
Pérez Aguirre, María Elia +7 more
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Background Esophageal perforation is a rare but serious complication of transesophageal echocardiography (TEE). An enlarged left atrium (LA), which is commonly associated with mitral stenosis (MS), is an under-recognized risk factor for esophageal ...
Aya Kimura +10 more
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Esophageal Perforation after Anterior Cervical Spine Surgery [PDF]
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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Thoracic osteophyte: rare cause of esophageal perforation. [PDF]
Esophageal perforation is a difficult problem in thoracic surgery. Esophageal perforations can be spontaneous, iatrogenic, or malignant. We report two cases of esophageal perforations caused by thoracic osteophytes and different management strategies ...
Rathinam, Sridhar +3 more
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Emergency management of jujube pit esophageal impactions using rigid esophagoscopy in the aged
Objective To study the emergency management of esophageal jujube pit ingestion. Study Design Retrospective case series. Methods A retrospective study of 114 consecutive cases of jujube pits esophageal impaction during 3 months was performed.
Xingmei Wei, Jie Wang, Wen Xu
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The incidence of esophageal perforation (EP) has risen with the increasing use of endoscopic procedures, which are currently the most frequent causes of EP. Despite decades of clinical experience, innovations in surgical technique and advances in intensive care management, EP still represents a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge.
M, Chirica +6 more
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Neonatal esophageal perforation: nonoperative management [PDF]
Background: Esophageal perforation is a rare complication of enteric instrumentation in neonates. Enteric tube placement in micro-preemies poses a particular hazard to the narrow lumen and thin wall of the developing esophagus.
Soffer, S. Z. +4 more
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Prediction of Severity and Adverse Outcomes Associated with Perforation in Patients Presenting to the Emergency Department with Esophageal Injury [PDF]
Background/Aims Esophageal perforation is associated with high mortality and morbidity in patients presenting to the emergency department (ED) with esophageal injury. We investigated the effectiveness of initial CT scan in patients with esophageal injury
Eui Sun Jeong +6 more
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