Successful management of a nonmalignant esophageal perforation with a coated stent.
This case report details our experience in the management of an iatrogenic perforation that recurred after two surgical repairs. A self-expanding coated stent was eventually placed to seal the esophageal perforation with significant improvement in the clinical condition of the patient. At 1-year follow-up, the patient is tolerating an oral diet with no evidence of esophageal leak or gastroesophageal reflux. This case report and a literature review suggest that self-expanding coated stents may be a useful salvage option in the management of inveterate nonmalignant esophageal perforations.
Mumtaz
Hamid
H
Department of Surgery, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock 72205, USA.
Barone
Gary W
GW
Ketel
Beverley L
BL
Ozdemir
Aytekin
A
D000328:Adult; D004939:Esophageal Perforation / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007049:Iatrogenic Disease; D012008:Recurrence; D015607:Stents