title: Delayed oesophageal perforation following endoscopic stapling of a pharyngeal pouch.
abstract: Endoscopic stapling of pharyngeal pouches is gaining popularity and is said to be a quick procedure with minimal morbidity and mortality. So far, there have been few reported cases of any severe complications following this procedure. However, complications as with other treatment modalities can occur. A case of mediastinitis due to delayed oesophageal perforation following the stapling procedure is presented.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology, General Infirmary of Leeds, Leeds, UK.
authors.forename: P A
authors.initials: PA
authors.lastname: Nix
mesh_terms: D004939:Esophageal Perforation / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D011859:Radiography; D017792:Surgical Stapling / Q000009:adverse effects*; D016672:Zenker Diverticulum / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*