Endoscopic T-tube placement in the management of lye-induced esophageal perforation: Case report of a safe treatment strategy
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چکیده
Esophageal perforation is associated with a significant risk of morbidity and mortality. We report herein a case of lye-induced esophageal perforation managed successfully by employing endoscopic T-tube placement with a successful outcome.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Patient Safety in Surgery
دوره 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2009