Iatrogenic perforation of the esophagus. Causes and management
Schulze, S.; Móller Pedersen, V.; Høier-Madsen, K.
Acta Chirurgica Scandinavica 148(8): 679-682
1982
ISSN/ISBN: 0001-5482 PMID: 7170902 Document Number: 195077
A series of 13 perforations of the esophagus in 12 patients is presented. All the perforations were caused by instrumentation. Minimal delay in treatment is advocated. Most importance is attached to gastric decompression, adequate drainage of the mediastinum with parenteral hyperalimentation and, if possible, suture of the lesion.