Iatrogenic perforation of the esophagus by a nasogastric tube

An unusual case of esophageal perforation by nasogastric tube placement has been presented. Clinical suspicion plus radiologic confirmation of esophageal perforation resulted in prompt surgical intervention with drainage of the contaminated area. The best prognosticator for the successful outcome in...

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Published inThe American journal of surgery Vol. 147; no. 3; pp. 423 - 425
Main Authors Tiller, Howell J., Rhea, W.G.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published New York, NY Elsevier Inc 01.03.1984
Elsevier
Subjects
Biological and medical sciences
Esophageal Perforation - diagnostic imaging
Esophageal Perforation - etiology
Esophageal Perforation - surgery
Humans
Iatrogenic Disease
Injuries of the abdomen. Foreign bodies of the digestive system
Intubation, Gastrointestinal - adverse effects
Male
Medical sciences
Middle Aged
Radiography
Traumas. Diseases due to physical agents
Human
Iatrogenic
Perforation
Surgery
Nasogastric
Digestive diseases
ENT disease
Esophagea
Probe
Trauma
Resuscitation
Esophagus
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Summary:An unusual case of esophageal perforation by nasogastric tube placement has been presented. Clinical suspicion plus radiologic confirmation of esophageal perforation resulted in prompt surgical intervention with drainage of the contaminated area. The best prognosticator for the successful outcome in the treatment of esophageal perforation is early recognition of the problem.
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ISSN:0002-9610
1879-1883
DOI:10.1016/0002-9610(84)90182-X