Incidence and management of laser-associated oesophageal perforation.
case_series · Level IV
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Abstract
The incidence of oesophageal perforation in 350 patients referred for laser treatment to palliate malignant dysphagia is reported. Perforation occurred in 6 per cent of patients or 2 per cent of treatment episodes. Perforation was usually due to oesophageal dilatation undertaken before laser treatment (23 of 25 perforations). Immediate recognition and the institution of an aggressive non-operative management protocol resulted in survival in 20 of 23 patients.
Medical subject headings
- Deglutition Disorders
- Esophageal Neoplasms
- Esophageal Perforation
- Laser Therapy