Conservative Management of an Iatrogenic Esophageal Tear in Kenya
Joint Authors
Source
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-07-14
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Since its description over 250 years ago, diagnosis of esophageal perforation remains challenging, its management controversial, and its mortality high.
This rare, devastating, mostly iatrogenic, condition can quickly lead to severe complications and death due to an overwhelming inflammatory response to gastric contents in the mediastinum.
Diagnosis is made with the help of esophagograms and although such tears have traditionally been managed via aggressive surgical approach, recent reports emphasize a shift in favor of nonoperative care which unfortunately remains controversial.
We here present a case of an iatrogenic esophageal tear resulting from a routine esophagoscopy in a 50-year-old lady presenting with dysphagia.
The esophageal tear, almost missed, was eventually successfully managed conservatively, thanks to a relatively early diagnosis.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Waweru, Peter& Mwaniki, David. 2015. Conservative Management of an Iatrogenic Esophageal Tear in Kenya. Case Reports in Surgery،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1059995
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Waweru, Peter& Mwaniki, David. Conservative Management of an Iatrogenic Esophageal Tear in Kenya. Case Reports in Surgery No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1059995
American Medical Association (AMA)
Waweru, Peter& Mwaniki, David. Conservative Management of an Iatrogenic Esophageal Tear in Kenya. Case Reports in Surgery. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1059995
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1059995