In addition, if possible mucosal perforation is a concern, the esophagus can be covered with water from outside while air is insufflated from inside; bubbling will be observed over the site of any ...

WITHIN a month during the past spring we had the unusual experience at the Beverly Hospital of caring for 2 patients with spontaneous rupture of the esophagus. Although this condition is not a ...

Recent studies have focused on understanding the risk factors and management strategies associated with neonatal gastric perforation. One study examined the outcomes of esophageal perforation in ...

Esophageal defects of any origin (postoperative anastomosis failure, iatrogenic perforations ... showed a treatment advantage compared with surgery and stent therapy. Our working group achieved ...