T-tube intubation in the management of late traumatic esophageal perforations: case report.
Delayed diagnosis of esophageal perforations can lead to high mortality and morbidity and presents a surgical dilemma. A case report of a bullet wound of the esophagus that was diagnosed late is presented. Placement of a biliary T-tube and pleural decortication were carried out after the perforation was found at esophagoscopy. The patient had no fistula nor esophageal narrowing at discharge 31 days after injury.
Department of Surgery, Santo Tomas Hospital, Panama, Republic of Panama.
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D000328:Adult; D004939:Esophageal Perforation / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D004947:Esophagus / Q000293:injuries*; D006801:Humans; D007440:Intubation / Q000295:instrumentation*; D008297:Male; D013997:Time Factors; D014948:Wounds, Gunshot / Q000150:complications*