Esophageal perforation due to acute esophageal necrosis: A case report and a comprehensive literature review

Background. Acute esophageal necrosis is a rare and potentially lethal entity. The pathogenesis is multifactorial, generally presenting with symptoms of upper gastrointestinal bleeding. We present a case that presents atypically with initial esophageal perforation. Case presentation. A 46-year-old m...

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Main Authors: Carlos Petrola Chacón, Sandra Castro Boix, Nivardo Rodríguez Conde, Amaia Gantxegi Madina, Mariona Jofra, Daniel Gil Sala, Manel Armengol Carrasco
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Digital ProScholar Media 2022-05-01
Series:Journal of Clinical and Investigative Surgery
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Online Access:https://www.e-repository.org/jcis/7/1/18.pdf