A conservative approach in selected cases of late diagnosed oesophageal perforation.
A conservative method is presented for the treatment of oesophageal perforation where the diagnosis has been delayed. A system of tubes is described which allows the patient to be fed and at the same time prevents swallowed material from reaching the fistula. A case is reported which was successfully managed using the method.
D000328:Adult; D002404:Catheterization / Q000379:methods*; D004939:Esophageal Perforation / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans