Preoperative evaluation of penetrating esophageal trauma in the current era: An analysis of the National Trauma Data Bank

Preoperative evaluation of penetrating esophageal trauma in the current era: An analysis of the National Trauma Data Bank

Background: Preoperative diagnostic evaluation (PDE) of penetrating esophageal injury (PeEsIn) can delay treatment and increase morbidity. We sought to study the relationship among PDE, delay in definitive treatment, and patient mortality in PeEsIn. Materials and Methods: The 2008-2010 National Trau...

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Main Authors: Daniel Dante Yeh, John O Hwabejire, Marc de Moya, David R King, Peter Fagenholz, Haytham MA Kaafarani, Eric N Klein
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2015-01-01
Series:Journal of Emergencies, Trauma and Shock
Subjects:
Endoscopy
esophagus
penetrating
trauma
Online Access:http://www.onlinejets.org/article.asp?issn=0974-2700;year=2015;volume=8;issue=1;spage=30;epage=33;aulast=Yeh

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