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.
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Department of Surgery, Santo Tomas Hospital, Panama, Republic of Panama.
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*