Citation

Letoquart JP, Saudreau F, Loisance C, Kerdiles Y, Mambrini A. J. Chir. (Masson) 1981; 118(8-9): 483-486.

Vernacular Title

Rupture barotraumatique de l'oesophage. A propos d'un cas.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1981, Masson Editeur)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

6793605

Abstract

A case of barotraumatic rupture of the thoracic esophagus with a favorable outcome is reported, and the 12 cases found in the published literature reviewed. Mortality was 3 out of 5 in unoperated cases, and only 1 out of 7 in the patients treated by surgery. This emphasizes the need for early diagnosis, thoracotomy for esophageal repair, drainage by-passing digestive secretions, and parenteral feeding, this constituting the best guarantee in the fight against mediastinitis.

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