title: Spontaneous perforation of the esophagus associated with a lower esophageal ring.
abstract: We report a case of esophageal perforation that occurred in a man with a known symptomatic Schatzki ring. It is possible that the perforation may have been avoided with therapy of the lower esophageal ring. The evaluation and management of esophageal perforation are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Internal Medicine, Ochsner Clinic, New Orleans, Louisiana.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Miller
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Hines
authors.forename: J L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Ochsner
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D004939:Esophageal Perforation / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D004940:Esophageal Stenosis / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D012422:Rupture, Spontaneous