title: T-tube management of late esophageal perforation.
abstract: Esophageal perforation is a serious condition with a high mortality rate. Management strategy of such a patient depends on the extent of perforation and the time interval between perforation and diagnosis. The use of a T tube to treat delayed esophageal perforation with complete resolution and no need for future definitive surgery has been less frequently described. We adapted this principle in successful management of a 73 year old patient with four days history of fever, shortness of breath, chest pain and radiological evidence of perforation.
authors.affiliation: General Surgery Section, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi.
authors.forename: Irfan
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Qadir
authors.forename: Hasnain
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Zafar
authors.forename: Mubashir Zareen
authors.initials: MZ
authors.lastname: Khan
authors.forename: Hasanat Mohammad
authors.initials: HM
authors.lastname: Sharif
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D017548:Echocardiography, Transesophageal / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004939:Esophageal Perforation / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D004947:Esophagus / Q000293:injuries*; D006801:Humans; D007440:Intubation / Q000295:instrumentation*; D016896:Treatment Outcome