Shaqran TM, Engineer R, Abdalla EM, Alamoudi AA, Almahdi R, Aldhahri A, Alghamdi AM, Abufarea BM, Almutairi RF, Al-Suliman AA. The Management of Esophageal Perforation: A Systematic Review.
Cureus 2024;
16:e63651. [PMID:
39092389 PMCID:
PMC11293018 DOI:
10.7759/cureus.63651]
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Abstract
Esophageal perforation, a rare and serious condition, has seen a reduction in mortality from 30% to 15% over the last three decades due to advancements such as gastrointestinal stents, minimally invasive surgeries, and improved interventional radiology techniques. This review analyzes management strategies for esophageal perforation based on 14 English-language articles published from 2009 to 2024, primarily utilizing surveys and national database analyses. The management of esophageal perforation is complex, with challenges in diagnosis and treatment strategy. Despite surgery being the traditional treatment, the role of less invasive methods is growing. Effective management of esophageal perforation involves advanced imaging for diagnosis, hemodynamic stabilization, and a multidisciplinary approach to treatment, including surgical and non-surgical interventions. The evidence for different treatment outcomes remains limited, highlighting the need for comprehensive care involving thoracic surgery, interventional radiology, gastroenterology, and critical care in an intensive care unit setting.
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