Abstract
Esophageal perforation is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Successful management of these patients requires a comprehensive understanding of anatomy as the esophagus traverses three domains of the body: the neck, chest, and abdomen. The esophagus lacks a serosal layer, and is more susceptible to leakage and less tolerant of surgical repair. Esophageal perforations may be spontaneous, post-operative, iatrogenic, and disease related (e.g., tumor). As minimally invasive thoracic surgery becomes more prevalent, endoscopic, laparoscopic, video-assisted thoracoscopic (VATS) and open techniques are all now used in the management of esophageal perforations. Careful patient selection is critical to ensure good outcomes.
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Dickinson, K.J., Blackmon, S.H. (2017). Esophageal Perforation. In: Moore, L., Todd, S. (eds) Common Problems in Acute Care Surgery. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-42792-8_17
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