[Iatrogenic perforation of the esophagus].
Although advances in diagnostic methods and supportive therapy, mortality rates for esophageal perforation are still high. The most common cause of esophageal perforation is iatrogenic injury for the esophagus. In this article, causes, incidence, location of lesions, and treatment for iatrogenic perforation of the esophagus were reviewed.
Kawahara
Katsunobu
K
Department of Second Surgery, Oita University Faculty of Medicine, Oita, Japan.
D013505:Digestive System Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods; D004939:Esophageal Perforation / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007049:Iatrogenic Disease