[Delayed diagnosis of esophageal perforation].
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.
Katz
Y
Y
Rus
M
M
Peleg
H
H
Rosenberg
B
B
D000328:Adult; D004939:Esophageal Perforation / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007442:Intubation, Intratracheal / Q000009:adverse effects; D013997:Time Factors