[Spontaneous rupture of the esophagus diagnosed late. Recovery by directed fistulization].
Spontaneous rupture of the oesophagus is uncommon and is difficult to diagnose in the early stage. Clinical signs are lacking or incomplete, causing a delay in diagnosis and therapy which requires both intensive medical care and surgery. The surgical procedure depends on the time lapse to diagnosis. We report a case diagnosed 16 days after rupture in which directed fistulization led to complete healing.
Amar
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Service de Chirurgie 1, Hôpital Pierre Zobda-Quitman, C.H.R. de Fort-de-France, Martinique.
Elisabeth
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L
Chapel
N
N
De Thore
J
J
Valyi
L
L
Egarnes
M
M
Hillion
G
G
D000368:Aged; D004935:Esophageal Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011859:Radiography; D012422:Rupture, Spontaneous; D013997:Time Factors
Rupture spontanée de l'oesophage vue tardivement. Guérison par fistulisation dirigée.