Pneumology - Case Reports
10 February 2021
Vol. 91 No. 1 (2021)
A challenging case of esophageal perforation
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Esophageal perforation is a fatal entity if not diagnosed in a timely fashion. Once diagnosed, it requires collaborative effort of team of doctors including radiologists, thoracic surgeons and general surgeons. We share hereby our experience with esophageal perforation and successful outcome.
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“A Challenging Case of Esophageal Perforation ”. 2021. Monaldi Archives for Chest Disease 91 (1). https://doi.org/10.4081/monaldi.2021.1443.