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[Diagnosis and management of spontaneous rupture of the esophagus]
Kai-Can Cai1, Wen-Lin Wang, Xi-Yao Yang
1Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Nanfang Hospital, First Military Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China.
Objective:
To explore guidelines of the diagnosis and management for spontaneous rupture of the esophagus.
Methods:
Of the 15 patients suffering spontaneous rupture of the esophagus, 11 received surgical treatment while the other 4 received non-operative treatment.
Results:
Eleven patients recovered smoothly and death occurred in 4 cases, with the total cure rate of 73%.
Conclusion:
Early diagnosis and operation are crucial for management of spontaneous rupture of the esophagus, and in cases of delayed diagnosis, indications for operation need to be extended.
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