PMID: 2123660Apr 1, 1990Paper

Instrumental perforation of the esophagus. Importance of diagnosis early in its clinical course

Cirugía pediátrica : organo oficial de la Sociedad Española de Cirugía Pediátrica
I Cano NovilloF J Berchi García

Abstract

Instrumental esophageal perforation is a serious complication that demands immediate therapy. In a retrospective study we have evaluated the results in seven patients treated for esophageal perforation by means of a conservative treatment without mortality. Instrumental dilatation of corrosive strictures were the most frequent cause of iatrogenic endoscopy. We have observed an esophageal injury associated with a Sengstaken-Blackemore tube placement. Clinical symptoms associated with chest roentgenograms guided to early diagnosis in all cases. Conservative treatment usually consist of a course of antibiotics, pleural drainage, and total parenteral nutrition. Clinical follow-up has been good in the seven patients treated.

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