Korean Journal of Bronchoesophagology (대한기관식도과학회지)
- Volume 4 Issue 2
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- Pages.231-234
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- 1998
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- 1226-0916(pISSN)
Iatrogenic Esophageal Perforation : Three cases Due In Diagnostic Endoscopy
진단적 식도내시경술에 의한 의인성 식도천공 3례
Abstract
Esophageal perforation is uncommon, however, due to the lack of serosa layer inflammation spread is rapid and common to neighboring structures, leading to significant mortality and morbidity. With an advancement of endoscopic diagnosis there is an increase of esophageal injury and perforation due to esophageal endoscopic procedure. The authors have recently experienced three cases of iatrogenic esophageal perforation following diagnostic endoscopic procedure of the esophagus. We summarize the pervention, diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for iatrogenic perforation.