Abstract |
Esophageal perforations with a mediastinal abscess are medical emergencies with a significant mortality rate. Prompt management is mandatory, and a variety of treatment strategies have been advocated. In the case of a spontaneous rupture of the esophagus (the so-called Boerhaave's syndrome), the treatment of choice involves the surgical repair of the esophageal defect, usually accomplished through a laparotomy or thoracotomy. In this paper, we present a case of an elderly patient with severe comorbidities, in which a minimally invasive approach was attempted and a complete repair was successfully accomplished.
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Authors | Valentino Fiscon, Giuseppe Portale, Pietro Fania, Stefano Duodeci, Flavio Frigo, Giovanni Migliorini |
Journal | Journal of laparoendoscopic & advanced surgical techniques. Part A
(J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A)
Vol. 18
Issue 5
Pg. 721-2
(Oct 2008)
ISSN: 1092-6429 [Print] United States |
PMID | 18803516
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Topics |
- Aged
- Comorbidity
- Esophageal Perforation
(diagnostic imaging, surgery)
- Esophagoscopy
- Humans
- Male
- Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures
- Rupture, Spontaneous
(diagnostic imaging, surgery)
- Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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