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KEY FACTS
Imaging
Top Differential Diagnoses
TERMINOLOGY
Abbreviations
- Esophageal perforation (EP)
Synonyms
- Esophageal rupture or transection
Definitions
- Transmural esophageal tear
IMAGING
General Features
Radiographic Findings
Fluoroscopic Findings
CT Findings
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Consider
Image Interpretation Pearls
Selected References
- Chirica M et al: Esophageal emergencies: WSES guidelines. World J Emerg Surg. 14:26, 2019
- Sdralis EIK et al: Epidemiology, diagnosis, and management of esophageal perforations: systematic review. Dis Esophagus. 30(8):1-6, 2017
- Dent B et al: Minimally invasive endoscopic therapy for the management of Boerhaave's syndrome. Ann R Coll Surg Engl. 96(3):253-4, 2014
- Freeman RK et al: Esophageal stent placement for the treatment of spontaneous esophageal perforations. Ann Thorac Surg. 88(1):194-8, 2009
- Buecker A et al: Esophageal perforation: comparison of use of aqueous and barium-containing contrast media. Radiology. 202(3):683-6, 1997
- Hoover EL: The diagnosis and management of esophageal perforations. J Natl Med Assoc. 83(3):246-8, 1991
- Tang SJ et al: Iatrogenic esophageal submucosal dissection after attempted diagnostic gastroscopy (with videos). Laryngoscope. 119(1):36-8, 2009
- Nerot C et al: Esophageal perforation after fracture of the cervical spine: case report and review of the literature. J Spinal Disord Tech. 15(6):513-8, 2002
- Kim IO et al: Perforation complicating balloon dilation of esophageal strictures in infants and children. Radiology. 189(3):741-4, 1993
- Niezgoda JA et al: Pharyngoesophageal perforation after blunt neck trauma. Ann Thorac Surg. 50(4):615-7, 1990
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KEY FACTS
Imaging
Top Differential Diagnoses
TERMINOLOGY
Abbreviations
- Esophageal perforation (EP)
Synonyms
- Esophageal rupture or transection
Definitions
- Transmural esophageal tear
IMAGING
General Features
Radiographic Findings
Fluoroscopic Findings
CT Findings
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Consider
Image Interpretation Pearls
Selected References
- Chirica M et al: Esophageal emergencies: WSES guidelines. World J Emerg Surg. 14:26, 2019
- Sdralis EIK et al: Epidemiology, diagnosis, and management of esophageal perforations: systematic review. Dis Esophagus. 30(8):1-6, 2017
- Dent B et al: Minimally invasive endoscopic therapy for the management of Boerhaave's syndrome. Ann R Coll Surg Engl. 96(3):253-4, 2014
- Freeman RK et al: Esophageal stent placement for the treatment of spontaneous esophageal perforations. Ann Thorac Surg. 88(1):194-8, 2009
- Buecker A et al: Esophageal perforation: comparison of use of aqueous and barium-containing contrast media. Radiology. 202(3):683-6, 1997
- Hoover EL: The diagnosis and management of esophageal perforations. J Natl Med Assoc. 83(3):246-8, 1991
- Tang SJ et al: Iatrogenic esophageal submucosal dissection after attempted diagnostic gastroscopy (with videos). Laryngoscope. 119(1):36-8, 2009
- Nerot C et al: Esophageal perforation after fracture of the cervical spine: case report and review of the literature. J Spinal Disord Tech. 15(6):513-8, 2002
- Kim IO et al: Perforation complicating balloon dilation of esophageal strictures in infants and children. Radiology. 189(3):741-4, 1993
- Niezgoda JA et al: Pharyngoesophageal perforation after blunt neck trauma. Ann Thorac Surg. 50(4):615-7, 1990
