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Esophageal Perforations: An Endoscopic Approach to Management

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0 Published in 2019 at "Current Gastroenterology Reports"

DOI: 10.1007/s11894-019-0730-5

Abstract: Esophageal perforations are associated with high morbidity and mortality. As opposed to surgical repair, endoscopic closure techniques have emerged over the years as a more minimally invasive approach for management. Our goal is to discuss… read more here.

Keywords: approach management; esophageal perforations; endoscopic approach; perforations endoscopic ... See more keywords

The incidence and long-term outcomes of esophageal perforations in Finland between 1996 and 2017 – a national registry-based analysis of 1106 esophageal perforations showing high early and late mortality rates and better outcomes in patients treated at high-volume centers

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0 Published in 2020 at "Scandinavian Journal of Gastroenterology"

DOI: 10.1080/00365521.2020.1746392

Abstract: Abstract Background: Esophageal perforations cause severe life-threatening diseases with significant mortality and morbidity. The national incidence and long-term prognosis of these patients is incompletely described in the current literature. Methods: Information regarding each treatment episode… read more here.

Keywords: volume; patients treated; mortality; esophageal perforations ... See more keywords

Esophageal perforations - a population-based nationwide study in Sweden with survival analysis.

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2 Published in 2022 at "Scandinavian journal of gastroenterology"

DOI: 10.1080/00365521.2022.2060051

Abstract: BACKGROUND Esophageal perforation is a rare and life-threatening condition with several treatment options. The aim was to assess the incidence, type of treatment and mortality of esophageal perforations in Sweden and to identify risk factors… read more here.

Keywords: esophageal perforations; risk factors; age; disease ... See more keywords

Recent advancements in the minimally invasive management of esophageal perforation, leaks, and fistulae

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0 Published in 2019 at "Expert Review of Medical Devices"

DOI: 10.1080/17434440.2019.1582329

Abstract: ABSTRACT Introduction: Historically, the gold standard management of esophageal perforations, leaks, and fistulae has been traditional open surgery, but it is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Minimally invasive approaches offer alternatives to surgery in… read more here.

Keywords: invasive management; perforations leaks; management esophageal; minimally invasive ... See more keywords

Patient-Reported Long-Term Outcome is Superior After Treatment with Self-Expanding Metallic Stents in Esophageal Perforations

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0 Published in 2020 at "Scandinavian Journal of Surgery"

DOI: 10.1177/1457496920960999

Abstract: Background and aims: Esophageal perforations are life threatening. Since the 1990s, placing of covered esophageal stents has become an alternative to surgery. Theoretically, this minimally invasive approach has several benefits; however, little data are available… read more here.

Keywords: self expanding; treatment; esophageal perforations; metallic stents ... See more keywords