Patient Safety in Surgery (Aug 2009)
Endoscopic T-tube placement in the management of lye-induced esophageal perforation: Case report of a safe treatment strategy
Abstract
Abstract Esophageal perforation is associated with a significant risk of morbidity and mortality. We report herein a case of lye-induced esophageal perforation managed successfully by employing endoscopic T-tube placement with a successful outcome.