Opening or hole in the esophagus caused by trauma, injury or pathological process.
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Examples for "esophageal rupture"
Examples for "esophageal rupture"
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A 53-year-old man underwent surgical repair and drainage of a spontaneous esophageal rupture through a left anterolateral intercostal thoracotomy.
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Conclusions: Our study represents a large series of patients treated for esophageal perforation.
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Background: Boerhaave's syndrome is the most sinister cause of esophageal perforation.
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Rare side effects include esophageal perforation, pneumonia and breathing problems.
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Background: Historically, esophageal perforation has been associated with significant mortality.
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The surgical complications reportedly include hemorrhage, esophageal perforation, gastric perforation, and vagus nerve damage.
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Conclusion: Conservative medical or surgical management of oesophageal perforation following pneumatic dilatation is safe, if the diagnosis is done early.
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Oesophageal perforation remains a serious life-threatening injury.