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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Digital ProScholar Media
2022-05-01
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Series: | Journal of Clinical and Investigative Surgery |
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Online Access: | https://www.e-repository.org/jcis/7/1/18.pdf |