title: Esophageal perforation.
abstract: A brief synopsis of the clinical and radiographic features of esophageal perforation, including barogenic rupture, is outlined. The dependence of the thoracic surgeon on roentgenograms and their interpretation by the radiologist is emphasized.
mesh_terms: D004939:Esophageal Perforation / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D004945:Esophagoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects; D005119:Extravasation of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Materials; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007442:Intubation, Intratracheal / Q000009:adverse effects; D011859:Radiography; D012422:Rupture, Spontaneous; D013577:Syndrome