Esophageal perforations - 27/09/10

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The incidence of esophageal perforation (EP) has risen with the increasing use of endoscopic procedures, which are currently the most frequent causes of EP. Despite decades of clinical experience, innovations in surgical technique and advances in intensive care management, EP still represents a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge. EP is a devastating event and mortality hovers close to 20%. Ambiguous presentations leading to misdiagnosis and delayed treatment and the difficulties in management are responsible for the high morbidity and mortality rates. A high variety of treatment options are available ranging from observational medical therapy to radical esophagectomy. The potential role of interventional endoscopy and the use of stents for the treatment of EP seem interesting but remain to be evaluated. Surgical primary repair, with or without reinforcement, is the preferred approach in patients with EP. Prognosis is mainly determined by the cause, the location of the injury and the delay between perforation and initiation of therapy.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Esophageal perforation, Systemic sepsis, Boerhaave’s syndrome, Endoscopic stent, Esophagectomy, Mortality
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Vol 147 - N° 3
P. e117-e128 - juin 2010 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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