Abstract
The authors report an iatrogenic case of lower esophageal perforation which occurred after a Heimlich procedure performed for a acute drug-induced oesophageal obstruction (mucilage). Esophageal repair, drainage and Nissen procedure to prevent gastro-esophageal reflux were successfully performed via an abdominal approach.
MeSH terms
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Acute Disease
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Aged
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Esophageal Diseases / complications*
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Esophageal Diseases / diagnostic imaging
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Esophageal Diseases / surgery
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Esophageal Perforation / diagnostic imaging
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Esophageal Perforation / etiology*
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Esophageal Perforation / surgery
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Female
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Foreign Bodies / complications*
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Foreign Bodies / diagnostic imaging
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Foreign Bodies / surgery
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Humans
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Psyllium / adverse effects*
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Radiography
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Suture Techniques