title: [Perforations of the oesophagus (author's transl)].
abstract: The different reasons for perforations of the oesophagus are listed with their preferential locations. A survey is given on the necessary x-ray diagnostics including computed tomography according to the clinical signs. Examples of the characteristic x-ray findings and follow-up are demonstrated with their relation to the surgical possibilities.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000601:surgery; D004322:Drainage; D004937:Esophageal Fistula / Q000209:etiology; D004938:Esophageal Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D004939:Esophageal Perforation / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007049:Iatrogenic Disease; D007440:Intubation / Q000009:adverse effects; D008297:Male; D008480:Mediastinitis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D008875:Middle Aged; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014138:Tracheoesophageal Fistula / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging
vernacular_title: Osophagusperforationen.