[Diagnosis and treatment of esophagus perforation caused by esophageal foreign bodies]

Lin Chuang Er Bi Yan Hou Tou Jing Wai Ke Za Zhi. 2011 Oct;25(19):871-2, 875.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

Objective: Summarize the treatment skills of esophagus perforation caused by esophageal foreign bodies.

Method: Retrospectively analyze the seven cases of esophagus foreign body perforation with various complications in our department.

Result: Six cases recovered in 3 to 18 days after operation, on average 14.2 day, while one case recovered in 49 days by conservative method.

Conclusion: Foreign bodies removing, fistulae repairing, abscess incising, effusion rinsing, effective antibiotics administrating and support treatment are effective to treat esophagus perforation caused by esophageal foreign bodies. It will take a relative long time to be treated only by conservative way.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Esophageal Perforation / diagnosis
  • Esophageal Perforation / etiology
  • Esophageal Perforation / therapy*
  • Esophagus*
  • Female
  • Foreign Bodies / complications
  • Foreign Bodies / diagnosis
  • Foreign Bodies / therapy*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Retrospective Studies