Trans-hiatal repair for Oesophageal and Junctional perforation: a case series

Trans-hiatal repair for Oesophageal and Junctional perforation: a case series

Abstract Background Oesophageal perforation is a life-threatening condition that requires urgent intervention. Surgical repair is recommended within 24 h of onset to minimise mortality risk, traditionally via an open thoracotomy or a laparotomy. Primary oesophageal repair via a laparoscopic trans-hi...

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Main Authors: Adele H. H. Lee, Barry T. S. Kweh, Carla Gillespie, Mary Ann Johnson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-03-01
Series:BMC Surgery
Subjects:
Case reports
Esophageal perforation
Operative time
Laparotomy
Laparoscopy
Thoracotomy
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12893-020-00702-1

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