Spontaneous Intramural Perforation of the Esophagus: Case Report and Review of the Literature

Summary A 47-year-old male suffered spontaneous intramural perforation of his esophagus following tracheostomy and nasogastric intubation. The reports of this unusual lesion in the literature are reviewed, and the characteristic radiographic and endoscopic features demonstrated.

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Veröffentlicht in:	Endoscopy 1989-05, Vol.21 (3), p.153-154
Hauptverfasser:	Kuo, Yow-Chii, Wu, Cheng-Shyoung
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Biological and medical sciences Esophageal Perforation - etiology Esophagus Gastroenterology. Liver. Pancreas. Abdomen Humans Intubation, Gastrointestinal - adverse effects Male Malformations Medical sciences Middle Aged Tracheostomy - adverse effects
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Zusammenfassung:	Summary A 47-year-old male suffered spontaneous intramural perforation of his esophagus following tracheostomy and nasogastric intubation. The reports of this unusual lesion in the literature are reviewed, and the characteristic radiographic and endoscopic features demonstrated.
ISSN:	0013-726X 1438-8812
DOI:	10.1055/s-2007-1012928