Giant mid-esophageal diverticulum. Conservative treatment of postoperative leakage.
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چکیده
Mid-esophageal diverticula are rare entities. Only symptomatic patients usually receive surgical treatment. Esophageal leakage is one of the most common complications after these procedures. Though in literature, operative management is the preferred treatment for esophageal fistula, conservative approach is described in case of small leaks. We report a case of an operated giant mid-esophageal diverticulum complicated with an esophageal fistula. The patient underwent a surgical treatment and recovered completely.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Il Giornale di chirurgia
دوره 30 11-12 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2009