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Successful treatment of esophageal perforation due to black esophagus (acute esophageal necrosis): a case report
BackgroundBlack esophagus, or acute esophageal necrosis (AEN), is a rare disease with a poor prognosis in which the esophageal mucosa is black in...
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Esophageal injury, perforation, and fistula formation following atrial fibrillation ablation
BackgroundEsophageal perforation and fistula formation are rare but serious complications following atrial fibrillation ablation. In this review...
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Tetracycline-, Doxycycline-, Minocycline-Induced Pseudotumor Cerebri and Esophageal Perforation
Tetracyclines are a class of broad-spectrum bacteriostatic antibiotics used to treat many infections, including methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus...
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Descending necrotizing mediastinitis with esophageal perforation and tracheal ulcer: a case report and literature review
BackgroundDescending necrotizing mediastinitis (DNM) is a rare and life-threatening condition, with high morbidity and mortality. Consequently,...
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Asymptomatic esophageal perforation discovered after elective cardiac surgery: the importance of clinical awareness
Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) has become an indispensable part of cardiothoracic surgery at present and is considered to be a safe...
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The Etiology, Diagnosis, and Management of Esophageal Perforation
BackgroundEsophageal perforation is a serious and potentially life-threatening medical emergency. Given multiple etiologies and varying clinical...
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The outcome of esophageal perforation in neonates and its risk factors: a 10-year study
PurposeEsophageal perforation is a rare complication in infants that can be difficult to diagnose. The mortality rate due to esophageal perforation...
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Surgical Management of Esophageal Perforation: Examining Trends in a Multi-Institutional Cohort
Abstract BackgroundEsophageal perforations historically are associated with significant morbidity and mortality and generally require emergent...
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Modified Endoscopic Vacuum-Assisted Closure (EVAC) for Esophageal Perforation: a Promising and Simplified Technique — Report of Three Patients
Intrathoracic esophageal perforation is a devastating event bearing high mortality rates. Prompt recognition and aggressive treatment are key....
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Esophageal perforation etiology, outcome, and the role of surgical management – an 18-year experience of surgical cases in a referral center
IntroductionEsophageal perforation is a surgical emergency with a high rate of morbidity and mortality. Its poor prognosis is mainly associated with...
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Risk factors for the poor prognosis of Benign esophageal perforation: 8-year experience
BackgroundEsophageal perforation (EP) has a high mortality rate and poor prognosis. This single-center retrospective study aims to analyze the...
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Endoscopic Treatment of Non-malignant Esophageal Perforation: Time to Go Vacuum?
Purpose of reviewThis article provides a comprehensive review of the endoscopic treatment of non-malignant esophageal perforation (NMEP),...
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Endoscopic iatrogenic esophageal perforation and management: a retrospective outcome analysis in the modern era
IntroductionIatrogenic esophageal perforation (IEP) is a severe adverse event (AE) of upper endoscopy procedures (UEPs) associated with morbidity....
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Classification of the oesophageal perforation
ObjectivesEsophageal perforations are a complex clinical scenario that have been poorly studied. To date, there is no grading of esophageal...
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Balloon dilatation for congenital esophageal stenosis associated with esophageal atresia
PurposeCongenital esophageal stenosis (CES) associated with esophageal atresia (EA) is rare, and no standard treatment has been established. We...
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Successful repair of chronic esophageal perforation due to hardware migration with buttressing free gracilis flap: a case report
AbstractEsophageal perforation as a result of hardware migration can be a potentially fatal complication requiring extensive surgical treatment....
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Endoscopic tissue shielding with polyglycolic acid sheet, fibrin glue, and endoclip for perforation during balloon dilation for esophageal stricture after endoscopic submucosal dissection
Esophageal endoscopic submucosal dissection can cause esophageal strictures. Endoscopic balloon dilation is the standard treatment for esophageal...
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Short- and long-term follow-up of patients with non-neoplastic esophageal perforation
PurposeEsophageal perforation is associated with high morbidity and mortality. In addition to surgical treatment, endoscopic endoluminal stent...
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Thoracic esophageal perforation by the use of Magill forceps in infant, success with non-operative treatment: case report
BackgroundEsophageal perforation is a rare surgical pathology in children. Thoracic esophageal perforation is more severe than cervical esophageal...
