[Diagnosis and management of spontaneous rupture of the esophagus].
OBJECTIVE
To explore guidelines of the diagnosis and management for spontaneous rupture of the esophagus.


METHODS
Of the 15 patients suffering spontaneous rupture of the esophagus, 11 received surgical treatment while the other 4 received non-operative treatment.


RESULTS
Eleven patients recovered smoothly and death occurred in 4 cases, with the total cure rate of 73%.


CONCLUSIONS
Early diagnosis and operation are crucial for management of spontaneous rupture of the esophagus, and in cases of delayed diagnosis, indications for operation need to be extended.
Cai
Kai-Can
KC
Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Nanfang Hospital, First Military Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China.
Wang
Wen-Lin
WL
Yang
Xi-Yao
XY
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D004947:Esophagus / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012422:Rupture, Spontaneous / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D016896:Treatment Outcome