To discuss the diagnostic and therapeutic aspects of spontaneous esophageal perforation. It is considered a surgical emergency with high rate of mortality. Its diagnosis can be difficult since the presentation is often nonspecific and can be confused with others disorders. Many strategies have been advocated for its management. Prompt diagnosis and early treatment are required to decrease the poor prognosis of this condition. A conservative therapy may be effective in selected cases.
[Successful endoscopic treatment of spontaneous esophageal perforation in the elderly] / Nigri, Giuseppe; Pezzoli, Francesca; Giaccaglia, Valentina; DI GIULIO, Emilio; D'Angelo, Francesco; Aurello, Paolo; Ramacciato, Giovanni. - In: ANNALI ITALIANI DI CHIRURGIA. - ISSN 0003-469X. - ELETTRONICO. - 79:3(2008), p. 205-7.
[Successful endoscopic treatment of spontaneous esophageal perforation in the elderly]
NIGRI, Giuseppe;PEZZOLI, Francesca;GIACCAGLIA, VALENTINA;DI GIULIO, Emilio;D'ANGELO, Francesco;AURELLO, Paolo;RAMACCIATO, Giovanni
2008
Abstract
To discuss the diagnostic and therapeutic aspects of spontaneous esophageal perforation. It is considered a surgical emergency with high rate of mortality. Its diagnosis can be difficult since the presentation is often nonspecific and can be confused with others disorders. Many strategies have been advocated for its management. Prompt diagnosis and early treatment are required to decrease the poor prognosis of this condition. A conservative therapy may be effective in selected cases.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
