title: [Esophageal perforation caused by a foreign body: a conservative approach].
abstract: The etiology, diagnosis and therapy of esophageal perforations due to foreign bodies are discussed on the basis of a case and a literature survey. Eighty percent of the esophageal perforations are iatrogenic. Pain is the first symptom. When appearing after manipulation of the esophagus, a perforation should be ruled out by means of radiology. This should be done by soft tissues radiography of the neck, barium study of the esophagus and chest radiography. The early prevention of contamination and administration of antibiotics are important conditions of a successful conservative therapy.
authors: Universitaire dienst NKO en Hoofd- en Halsheelkunde, UIA; Antwerpen, België.
authors: M
authors: M
authors: Rosseel
authors: E
authors: E
authors: Koekelkoren
authors: A
authors: A
authors: De Schepper
authors: P H
authors: PH
authors: Van de Heyning
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D004750:Enteral Nutrition; D004939:Esophageal Perforation / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents
vernacular_title: Oesofagusperforatie door een vreemd voorwerp: een conservatief beleid.