Prognostic factors of esophageal perforation and rupture leading to mortality: a retrospective study

Abstract Background Esophageal perforation and rupture (EPR) is a serious, potentially life-threatening condition. However, no treatment methods have been established, and data concerning factors affecting mortality are limited. This report presents the prognostic factors of mortality in EPR based o...

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Main Author: Jong Duk Kim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-10-01
Series:Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13019-021-01680-y