Current treatment and outcome of esophageal perforations in adults: systematic review and meta-analysis of 75 studies
Background The current prognosis of esophageal perforation and the efficacy of available
treatment methods are not well defined. Methods We performed a systematic review of …
treatment methods are not well defined. Methods We performed a systematic review of …
Esophageal perforation: diagnostic work-up and clinical decision-making in the first 24 hours
JA Søreide, A Viste - Scandinavian journal of trauma, resuscitation and …, 2011 - Springer
Esophageal perforation is a rare and potentially life-threatening condition. Early clinical
suspicion and imaging is important for case management to achieve a good outcome …
suspicion and imaging is important for case management to achieve a good outcome …
Clinical guidelines for imaging and reporting ingested foreign bodies
M Guelfguat, V Kaplinskiy… - American Journal of …, 2014 - Am Roentgen Ray Soc
OBJECTIVE. The purpose of this article is to familiarize radiologists with the specific
characteristics of foreign bodies, obtained from image interpretation, to guide further …
characteristics of foreign bodies, obtained from image interpretation, to guide further …
Safety and effectiveness of endoluminal vacuum-assisted closure for esophageal defects: systematic review and meta-analysis
Background and study aims Esophageal defects (leaks, fistulas, and perforations) are
associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Endoluminal vacuum-assisted closure …
associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Endoluminal vacuum-assisted closure …
Endoluminal therapies for esophageal perforations and leaks
JR Watkins, AS Farivar - Thoracic Surgery Clinics, 2018 - thoracic.theclinics.com
Esophageal perforation has historically been a devastating condition resulting in high
morbidity and mortality. There are many different causes of esophageal perforation …
morbidity and mortality. There are many different causes of esophageal perforation …
Mediastinitis in the intensive care unit patient: a narrative review
Background Mediastinitis is a rare but severe infection, defined as an inflammation of the
connective tissues and structures within the mediastinum. Due to its proximity to vital …
connective tissues and structures within the mediastinum. Due to its proximity to vital …
Esophageal perforations: an endoscopic approach to management
S Gurwara, S Clayton - Current gastroenterology reports, 2019 - Springer
Abstract Purpose of Review Esophageal perforations are associated with high morbidity and
mortality. As opposed to surgical repair, endoscopic closure techniques have emerged over …
mortality. As opposed to surgical repair, endoscopic closure techniques have emerged over …
Outcome of patients with esophageal perforations: a multicenter study
Background Recent studies have suggested that stent‐grafting may improve the treatment
outcome of patients with esophageal perforation, but evidence on this is still lacking …
outcome of patients with esophageal perforation, but evidence on this is still lacking …
Outcomes associated with esophageal perforation management: results from a French nationwide population-based cohort study
J Veziant, F Boudis, X Lenne, A Bruandet… - Annals of …, 2023 - journals.lww.com
Objective: To evaluate outcomes associated with esophageal perforation (EP) management
at a national level and determine predictive factors of 90-day mortality (90dM), failure-to …
at a national level and determine predictive factors of 90-day mortality (90dM), failure-to …
Pathogenesis and outcomes of traumatic injuries of the esophagus
M Makhani, D Midani, A Goldberg… - Diseases of the …, 2014 - academic.oup.com
Traumatic injury of the esophagus is extremely uncommon. The aims of this study were to
use the pennsylvania trauma outcome study (ptos) database to identify clinical factors …
use the pennsylvania trauma outcome study (ptos) database to identify clinical factors …