title: [Delayed diagnosis of esophageal perforation].
abstract: Esophageal perforation is a rare complication of endotracheal intubation. Usually clinical symptoms are manifested shortly after the injury. Delayed diagnosis and treatment are associated with high morbidity and mortality. In a 38-year-old woman esophageal perforation was diagnosed 31 days after its occurrence, but prompt treatment, including surgery, led to a successful outcome. It is recommended that all available means be used to diagnose suspected cases of this fatal complication as early as possible.
authors.forename: Y
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Katz
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Rus
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Peleg
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Rosenberg
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D004939:Esophageal Perforation / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007442:Intubation, Intratracheal / Q000009:adverse effects; D013997:Time Factors