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[Instrumental esophageal perforation--its treatment and results]
Langenbecks Archiv Fur Chirurgie
|January 1, 1985
Summary
Instrumental esophageal perforations, often linked to endoscopic procedures, saw an increase. While most patients survived, cardio-pulmonary complications and sepsis were the primary causes of mortality.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Endoscopy
- Thoracic Surgery
Background:
- Esophageal perforations are a known complication of endoscopic procedures.
- The incidence of these perforations has risen with increased use of diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic interventions.