Original Article

Thoracic Esophageal Perforations

Authors: Paul D. Kiernan, MD, Michael J. Sheridan, SCD, Eric Elster, MD, John Rhee, MD, Lucas Collazo, MD, William D. Byrne, MD, Thomas Fulcher, MD, Vivian Hettrick, RN, Betty Vaughan, RN, Paula Graling, RN

Abstract

Background: Recognition of the importance of early diagnosis and aggressive, definitive surgical intervention has brought about a dramatic decline in mortality related to distal esophageal perforation.

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